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Pennsylvania School Law requires that all applicants for employment in public and private schools, employees of independent contractors seeking business with public and private schools, and student teacher candidates undergo background checks if they will have direct contact with students.
- Request a Criminal History Background Check - PA.GOV
Criminal history background checks for individuals are...
- Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Criminal History Record Check
There are two methods of requesting a Pennsylvania Criminal...
- Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History
The repository was created and is maintained in accordance...
- Request a Criminal History Background Check - PA.GOV
Criminal history background checks for individuals are available at the PATCH site or download form SP 4-164, print the completed form, and mail it. An individual background check is $22 and can be notarized for an additional $5.
PSP established the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History, or PATCH, for agencies, companies, and others to request criminal background checks on individuals. The information provided by the requestor will be checked against the criminal history database maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository.
ACT 34 – PENNSYLVANIA ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY (PATCH) In order to comply with Pennsylvania legislation (ACT 153), your position requires that you secure a new Act 34 Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) every 60 months. You are required to provide original documentation of this clearance by the
There are two methods of requesting a Pennsylvania Criminal record: Online Request. The Pennsylvania State Police have established a web-based computer application called "Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History (PATCH)". Results are often received immediately when applied for online.
The repository was created and is maintained in accordance with Pennsylvania's Criminal History Information Act contained in Chapter 91 of Title 18, Crimes Code. This Act also directs the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to disseminate criminal history data to criminal justice agencies, non-criminal justice agencies and individuals on request.
ACT 34 – Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) This clearance is free of charge for volunteers. Carefully review the following information: 1. Go to https://epatch.state.pa.us/ and select New Record Check (Volunteers only) to initiate the application. 2. When completing the application, make sure to note the following:
