Vermont § 256 - Continued validity of criminal record check; maintenance of records
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§ 256. Continued validity of criminal record check; maintenance of records
- (a)(1) Anyone required to request a criminal record check under this subchapter about a person
who previously has undergone a check, regardless of whether the check was for student
teaching, licensure, or employment purposes, shall comply with that requirement by
acquiring the results of the previous criminal record check unless: (A) the person refuses to authorize release of the information; (B) the record no longer exists; (C) since the record check, there has been a period of one year or more during which the
person has not worked for a Vermont school district or a recognized or an approved
independent school; or (D) as otherwise required by this chapter. (2) Anyone required to request a criminal record check under this subchapter about a person
who has previously undergone a check may request a name and date of birth or fingerprint-supported
recheck of the criminal record at any time during the course of the record subject’s
employment in the capacity for which the original check was required. Rechecking criminal
records may be accomplished through a subscription service.
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 256
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Section 256 ("Continued validity of criminal record check; maintenance of records") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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