Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.05.06 - CRIMINAL HISTORY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS
Section 16.05.06.000 - LEGAL AUTHORITY
Sections 56-202(b), 56-203(2), 56-204A, 56-1004A, 56-1007, 39-1105, 39-1107, 39-1111, 39-1210(10), 39-1211(4), 39-3520, 39-5604, 39-9109, 66-404(7), 15-5-308(4), 15-5-311(5), and 15-5-316(5), Idaho Code, authorize the Department to conduct criminal history and background checks. US Public Law 92-544, authorizes the Department to submit fingerprints and receive responses from the Federal Bureau of Investigations for the processing of background checks. IRS Publication 1075 requires the Department to submit fingerprints and establish a personnel screening program for its employees who have access to the Federal Tax Information File as part of their duties. 42 USC Section 9858f requires the Department to check specific records for federal child care programs.
Effective March 28, 2023