N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:50-4.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 3A:50-4.7 - Background check procedures for New Jersey agencies

(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.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:50-4.7

New Rule, R.2011 d.245, effective 10/3/2011.
See: 42 N.J.R. 1965(a), 43 N.J.R. 2600(a).
Amended by R.2016 d.052, effective 6/6/2016.
See: 47 N.J.R. 3078(a), 48 N.J.R. 103(a), 48 N.J.R. 965(a).
Rewrote (b); deleted former (c), and recodified (d) and (e) as (c) and (d).