California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §7583.14: (a) If the chief determines that an applicant’s criminal history contains open arrest information, the chief shall issue a notice to the applicant allowing 45 days for the applicant to provide documen

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This statute establishes a procedural requirement for a chief to notify applicants about open arrest information and allow 45 days to provide disposition documentation. Failure to respond results in employment suspension pending resolution.

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(a) If the chief determines that an applicant’s criminal history contains open arrest information, the chief shall issue a notice to the applicant allowing 45 days for the applicant to provide documentation concerning the disposition of the arrest or arrests. (b) The notice shall be sent to the applicant at his or her last known residential address and shall provide sufficient information to assist the applicant in complying with the chief’s request. If the applicant fails to respond within 45 days, the applicant’s employment shall be automatically suspended until the bureau obtains the necessary documentation to approve or deny the application, or suspend the registration.

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