R501-14-9. Comprehensive Review Investigation

  (1) The comprehensive review committee shall not review a background screening application without the Office first sending the applicant a written notice that:

  (a) the Office is investigating the applicant's criminal history or findings of abuse, neglect or exploitation;

  (b) the applicant is encouraged to submit any written statements or records that the comprehensive review committee needs to make a determination of risk of harm including but not limited to:

  (i) original police reports;

  (ii) investigatory and charging documents;

  (iii) proof of any compliance with court orders;

  (iv) any evidence of rehabilitation, counseling, psychiatric treatment received, or additional academic or vocational schooling completed;

  (v) personal statements;

  (vi) reference letters specific to the potential risk of harm and;

  (vii) any other information that specifically addresses the criteria established in Section 62A-2-120(6)(b);

  (c) the comprehensive review committee evaluates information using the criteria established by Section 62A-2-120(6)(b); and

  (d) submissions must be received within 15 calendar days of the written notice unless an extension has been requested by the background screening agent or applicant and granted by the Office.

  (2) The Office shall gather information described in Section 62A-2-120(6)(b) from the applicant and provide available information to the comprehensive review committee.

  (3) The Office may request additional information from any available source, including the applicant, victims, witnesses, investigators, the criminal justice system, law enforcement agencies, the courts and any others it deems necessary for the comprehensive evaluation of an application.

  (4) A denied application may be re-submitted to the Office after 6 months or upon substantial change to circumstances.