New Jersey § 15a:3a-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 15a:3a-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15a:3a-2.
a. A nonprofit youth serving organization may request, through the department, that
the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police conduct a criminal
history record background check on each prospective and current employee or volunteer
of the organization. b. For the purpose of conducting the criminal history record background check, the
division shall examine its own files and arrange for a similar examination by federal
authorities. The division shall inform the department whether the person's criminal history record
background check reveals a conviction of a disqualifying crime or offense as specified
in section 3 of this act. c. The division shall conduct a criminal history record background check only upon
receipt of the written consent to the check of the prospective or current employee
or volunteer. d. The organization or the prospective or current employee or volunteer shall bear
the costs associated with conducting criminal history background checks. Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, the department shall not
charge a fee for a criminal history record background check that exceeds the actual
cost of conducting that check, as determined by the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall annually certify to the State Treasurer the cost per
criminal history background check in the immediately preceding year.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 15a:3a-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 15a:3a-2 cover?
Section 15a:3a-2 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 15a:3a-2?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 15a:3a-2 apply to my situation?
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