New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 3A - CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Chapter 50 - MANUAL OF REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOPTION AGENCIES
Subchapter 4 - PERSONNEL
Section 3A:50-4.7 - Background check procedures for New Jersey agencies

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 3A:50-4.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Prior to the opening of a new agency located in New Jersey, the agency shall ensure that a request for a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) background check, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:50-4.5, and a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:50-4.6, is submitted for each person identified in N.J.A.C. 3A:50-4.5(a) and 4.6(a).

(b) At least 45 days before but no more than 90 days prior to each renewal of a certificate for an existing agency located in New Jersey, the agency shall ensure that a new request for a CARI background check, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:50-4.6, is submitted for the executive director and each staff member.

(c) Within two weeks after a new staff member begins employment at an agency located in New Jersey, the agency shall ensure that a request for a CHRI background check, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:50-4.5, and a CARI background check, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:50-4.6, is submitted for the individual.

(d) An individual shall not be left alone as the only adult accompanying or caring for a child until documentation from the Department showing compliance with a CHRI check and CARI check for the individual has been received by the agency.

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