California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §144.5: Notwithstanding any other law, a board described in Section 144 may request, and is authorized to receive, from a local or state agency certified records of all arrests and convictions, certified reco

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A board may request and receive certified arrest, conviction, probation, and related records from state or local agencies to investigate applicants or licensees.

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Notwithstanding any other law, a board described in Section 144 may request, and is authorized to receive, from a local or state agency certified records of all arrests and convictions, certified records regarding probation, and any and all other related documentation needed to complete an applicant or licensee investigation. A local or state agency may provide those records to the board upon request.

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