BACKGROUND CHECKS AND STUDIES

Adoptive parents, see Background checks and studies under ADOPTION

Adult community-based residential correctional facilities, Minn. Rules 2920.4000

Adult day care, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Aged person, access to, services workers, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.60 to 299C.64

Alcohol and drug counselors, Minn. Statutes 2024 148F.025

Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, State Lottery, Minn. Statutes 2024 349A.02, 349A.06

Alcoholic beverages

Manufacturers, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2024 340A.301

On-sale licensees, Minn. Statutes 2024 340A.412

Retailers, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2024 340A.402

Wholesalers, Minn. Statutes 2024 340A.301

Alternative background studies, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.031

Audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact, Minn. Statutes 2024 148.5186

Background check crimes, defined, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.61, 299C.67

Banks, acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2024 46.048

Behavior analysts, Minn. Statutes 2024 148.9983

Bingo halls, Minn. Statutes 2024 299L.02

Bingo, linked bingo providers, Minn. Rules 7863.0250

Boarding and lodging houses, Minn. Statutes 2024 157.17

Boarding care homes, Minn. Statutes 2024 144.057, 245C.03

Bodyguards, Minn. Statutes 2024 326.336

Building managers or superintendents, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.67 to 299C.69

Bullion product dealers, Minn. Statutes 2024 80G.05

Business screening services, Minn. Statutes 2024 332.70

Cannabis businesses

License applicants, Minn. Statutes 2024 342.14, 342.15

Medical cannabis patient registry program, designated caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2024 342.52

Child care centers, persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2024 142A.09, 142C.09

Child, Elder, and Individuals with Disabilities Protection Background Check Act, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.60 to 299C.64

Child placement, emergency placement with relatives, Minn. Statutes 2024 260C.209

Children in out-of-home placement providers

Foster care, Minn. Rules 2960.3060

Requirements, generally, Minn. Rules 2960.0100

Children, Youth, and Families Department licensees

Appeals, jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.22

Child care centers, Minn. Statutes 2024 142A.09

Child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2024 142A.09

Conducting, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Failure to submit, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.18

False or misleading information, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.18

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.12

Foster care, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.06

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2024 142A.09

License applications, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.10

Variances, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.22

Children's residential facilities, Minn. Statutes 2024 142A.09, 245C.03

Children's service workers

Alternative background studies, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.031

Criminal Apprehension Bureau, duties, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.62, 299C.64

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.61

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.14, 245C.17

Early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention providers, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03, 256B.0949

Employee background studies, Minn. Statutes 2024 142A.09

Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.63

Residential facilities and foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.04

Youth of 17 years or younger, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.05

City employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.72

Clinical social workers, Minn. Statutes 2024 148E.055

Coaches, school personnel and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2024 123B.03

Combative sports, Minn. Statutes 2024 341.30

Common carriers, passenger carriers, drivers, Minn. Statutes 2024 221.178

Community first services and supports (CFSS) providers, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.10, 256B.85

Community residential services, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Costs, payment by employees, Minn. Statutes 2024 181.645

County employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.72

County home schools, employees, Minn. Statutes 2024 241.021

Credit background investigations data, web searches, notice to applicants, Minn. Statutes 2024 13.87

Criminal Apprehension Bureau

Criminal background checks for tribal law enforcement agencies, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.75

Fees for, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.10

Criminal history

Access to data, Clemency Review Commission, Minn. Statutes 2024 638.13

Information about, see Criminal history information under GOVERNMENT DATA

Law enforcement agencies, peace officer applicants, Minn. Statutes 2024 626.87

Mental health services, staff and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2024 245I.011

Non-health-related licensing boards, preliminary applications, Minn. Statutes 2024 214.035

Questions about, appointees

Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2024 364.021

Public appointing authorities, violations procedure, Minn. Statutes 2024 364.06

Questions about, in hiring

Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2024 364.10

Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2024 181.53, 364.021, 364.06

Questions about, postsecondary education admissions, Minn. Statutes 2024 135A.062

Reasonable cause to require check, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.02

Tribal law enforcement agency requests for, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.75

Criminal history, medical cannabis manufacturing, employees, Minn. Rules 4770.0400

Criminal offenders, rehabilitation, Minn. Statutes 2024 45.027, 364.01 to 364.10

Currency exchanges, Minn. Statutes 2024 53A.03

Data, classification, human services licensees, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.22

Definitions

Child, elder, and individuals with disabilities, protection, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.61

Human Services Background Studies Act, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.02

Human Services Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2024 245A.02

Manager background checks, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.67

Dentist and dental hygienist compact, Minn. Statutes 2024 150A.051

Deputy registrars of motor vehicles, Minn. Rules 7406.0360

Detectives, Minn. Statutes 2024 326.336

Detoxification centers, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Digital signatures, operative personnel, certification authorities, Minn. Rules 8275.0015, 8275.0035, 8275.0045

Disabled persons, access to, services workers, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.60 to 299C.64

Driver's license agents, Minn. Statutes 2024 171.017, Minn. Rules 7404.0360

Driving instructors, Minn. Statutes 2024 171.35

Drug and medicine wholesale distributors, third-party logistics providers, Minn. Statutes 2024 151.47, 151.471

Educational programs, studies initiated by, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.20

Employment background investigations data

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2024 13.41, 13.43

Evidence, civil actions, Minn. Statutes 2024 181.981

Web searches, notice to applicants, Minn. Statutes 2024 13.87

Family day care homes

Contractors, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.79, 245C.04

Contractors serving multiple license holders, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.79, 245C.04

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.14, 245C.17

Legal nonlicensed family child care providers, Minn. Statutes 2024 142E.16

Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2024 142A.09, 245C.03

Federal tax information access, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.76

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.10, 299C.10

Fingerprints

Federal tax information access, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.76

Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.05, 245C.08, 245C.32

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2024 260C.209

Youth of 17 years or younger, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.05

Firearms, see Background checks under FIREARMS

Firefighters, Minn. Statutes 2024 299F.036, 604A.31

Foreign students, host families for, Minn. Statutes 2024 5A.04

Foster care, Minn. Rules 2960.3060

Disqualification, reconsideration, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.21

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.14, 245C.17

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2024 259.20

License holders and applicants, children's foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.04

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.17

Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2024 142A.09, 245C.03

Unlicensed emergency relative placement, Minn. Statutes 2024 142B.06

Gambling Control Board assistance, billing for, Minn. Statutes 2024 349.151

Gambling devices, license applications, Minn. Statutes 2024 299L.07

Gambling enforcement data, Minn. Statutes 2024 299L.02

Gambling equipment manufacturing, Minn. Rules 7864.0210

Gambling, lawful gambling, fees, Minn. Statutes 2024 349.155

Gambling managers, Minn. Rules 7861.0230

Governor's appointees and residence employees, Minn. Statutes 2024 4.055

Guardians ad litem, Minn. Statutes 2024 260B.163, 518.165

Guardians and conservators, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.033, 245C.10, 524.5-118

Hazardous waste facilities, permit applicants, Minn. Statutes 2024 115.76

Health Department

Duties generally, Minn. Statutes 2024 144.057

Licensees, Human Services Department processing, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.10

Health-related licensing board licensees

Exemption, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Fingerprints, Minn. Statutes 2024 214.075

Maltreatment studies, fees, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.31

Physicians and surgeons, Minn. Statutes 2024 147.38

Procedures, Minn. Statutes 2024 144.0572

Home and community-based services, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Home care providers, Minn. Statutes 2024 144A.476

Home health care agencies, Minn. Statutes 2024 144.057, 245C.03

Horse racing

Concessionaires or vendors, license applications, Minn. Rules 7877.0130

County fairs, Minn. Statutes 2024 240.09

Facilities or sponsors, partners, directors, or officers, license applications, Minn. Rules 7870.0160, 7870.0330

Occupational license applicants, Minn. Statutes 2024 240.08

Racetrack security officers, Minn. Rules 7878.0110

Racetracks, license applicants, Minn. Statutes 2024 240.06, 240.08, 240.09

Hospice employees, contractors, and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2024 157.17

Hospices, Minn. Rules 4664.0020, 4664.0100, 4664.0300

Hospitals, Minn. Statutes 2024 144.057, 245C.03

Housing background investigations data, web searches, notice to applicants, Minn. Statutes 2024 13.87

Housing support, managers and employees, Minn. Statutes 2024 256I.04

Housing support services providers, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Housing with services establishments, Minn. Statutes 2024 157.17

Human services licensees

Alternative background studies, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.031

Background checks initiated by others, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.20

Changes of name, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.04

Child care background study subject, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.02

Children's residential facilities and foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.04, 245C.14

Children's therapeutic services and supports, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.10, 245I.011, 256B.0943

Conditions for background checks, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.04

Contested case hearing rights, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.28

Cost recovery, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.10

Criminal case information, transfer of new, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.04

Data exchange among state agencies, Minn. Statutes 2024 13.46

Data privacy, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.05, 245C.32

Destruction of information used to complete study, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.051

Disqualifications, see Licenses under HUMAN SERVICES

Early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention providers, Minn. Statutes 2024 256B.0949

Electronic transmission, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.05

Emergencies, temporary waiver or modification, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.041

Expunged criminal records, Minn. Statutes 2024 609A.03

Failure to cooperate, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.09

Failure to submit, Minn. Statutes 2024 245A.07

False or misleading information, Minn. Statutes 2024 245A.07

False statements, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.09

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2024 245A.10, 245C.10, 245C.32

Fingerprints, uncertain identity, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.08

Foster care, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.04, 245C.14

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2024 171.02

Human Services Background Studies Act, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.01 to 245C.34

License applications, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2024 245A.04

Limitation of liability, Minn. Statutes 2024 604A.33

Mental health workers, Minn. Statutes 2024 256B.0671

Multiple facilities, single study, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.07

NETStudy system, see same under this topic

Online system, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.04

Other state information, notice, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.13

Pending completion, restrictions on subject, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.13

Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Processing, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.13

Reconsideration by commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.23

Records and record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.051

Variances, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.22

Youth of 17 years or younger, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.05

Independent contractors

Public schools, Minn. Statutes 2024 123B.03

Revenue Department, Minn. Statutes 2024 270B.13

Indians

Adoption studies, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.34

Tribal employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.75

Tribal nursing facilities, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Industrial hemp growers, Minn. Statutes 2024 18K.04

Industrial loan and thrift companies, acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2024 46.048

Insurance adjusters licensees, Minn. Statutes 2024 72B.041

Insurance producers licensees, Minn. Statutes 2024 60K.37

Intensive residential treatment services, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Juvenile correctional facilities, employees, Minn. Statutes 2024 241.021, 245C.03

Law enforcement agencies, peace officer applicants, Minn. Statutes 2024 626.87

License-exempt child care centers, persons studies, Minn. Statutes 2024 142C.09

Licensed professional counselor interstate compact, Minn. Statutes 2024 148B.75

Limousine services, Minn. Statutes 2024 221.84

Linked bingo providers, Minn. Rules 7863.0250

Medical cannabis patient registry program, designated caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2024 342.52

Mental health

Adult rehabilitative mental health services staff, records, Minn. Statutes 2024 245I.011, 256B.0623

Residential programs, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Mental health workers, Minn. Statutes 2024 256B.0671

Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2024 145A.061

Minnesota sexual psychopathic personality treatment center, employees, record keeping, Minn. Rules 9515.3100

MNsure, navigators, assisters, and application counselors, Minn. Statutes 2024 62V.05

Money transmitters, Minn. Statutes 2024 53B.39, 53B.51

Mortgage loan originators, Minn. Statutes 2024 58A.04

Mortgages, accelerated payment providers, Minn. Statutes 2024 332.301

Motor carriers, drivers, Minn. Statutes 2024 221.0255

Multistate information, Minn. Statutes 2024 260C.209

National Instant Criminal Background Check System, see NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM

Natural Resources Department safety courses, volunteer instructors, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.027

NETStudy system

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.02

Destruction of information used to complete study, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.051

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.32

Health-related licensing board licensees, processing, Minn. Statutes 2024 144.0572, 245C.03

Nonadjudicated parents, Minn. Statutes 2024 260C.209

Noncustodial parents, Minn. Statutes 2024 260C.209

Northstar Care for Children program, Minn. Statutes 2024 142A.604, 142A.605, 142A.606

Nursing homes, Minn. Statutes 2024 144.057, 144A.62, 245C.03

Occupational therapy licensure compact, Minn. Statutes 2024 148.645

Outpatient surgical centers, Minn. Statutes 2024 144.057, 245C.03

Parents, child protection programs and services, Minn. Statutes 2024 260C.209

Peace officers, Minn. Statutes 2024 626.87, Minn. Rules 6700.0670, 6700.1101

Personal care assistants and provider agencies, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03, 245C.04, 256B.0659

Photographs, Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.05

Physical therapy licensure compact, Minn. Statutes 2024 148.699

Physician assistant licensure compact, Minn. Statutes 2024 147A.35

Physicians, Minn. Statutes 2024 147.38

Private detectives, Minn. Statutes 2024 326.336

Protective agents (bodyguards), Minn. Statutes 2024 326.336

Public employees, criminal history consideration, Minn. Statutes 2024 364.021

Public Safety Department, employees, Minn. Statutes 2024 171.017

Radioactive materials licensees, category 1 and category 2 amounts

Confidentiality of information, Minn. Rules 4731.8035

Criminal history checks, Minn. Rules 4731.8025, 4731.8030

Exemptions, Minn. Rules 4731.8030, 4731.8055

Grandfathering, Minn. Rules 4731.8020

Initial investigations, Minn. Rules 4731.8020

Reinvestigations, Minn. Rules 4731.8020

Real property appraisers, Minn. Statutes 2024 82B.08

Rehabilitation, criminal offenders, Minn. Statutes 2024 45.027, 364.01 to 364.10

Relatives, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.33, 260C.209

Residential mental health programs, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Residential rental property, managers, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.67 to 299C.69

Revenue Department, independent contractors and vendors, Minn. Statutes 2024 270B.13

Savings associations, acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2024 46.048

Savings banks, acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2024 46.048

School bus drivers

Criminal history, Minn. Statutes 2024 169.448, 171.02, 171.321

Driving records, Minn. Statutes 2024 171.3215

School personnel

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2024 122A.18, 123B.03

Work-study grants, Minn. Statutes 2024 136A.233

Security guards, Minn. Statutes 2024 326.336, 326.3381

Sex offender residential treatment programs, employees, Minn. Rules 2965.0090

Social workers, Minn. Statutes 2024 148E.055, 148E.060, 245C.031

Solid waste facility permits, applicants, Minn. Statutes 2024 115.076

Special transportation programs, drivers, Minn. Statutes 2024 473.386

Special transportation service providers, Minn. Statutes 2024 174.30, 245C.03, 245C.10

Special transportation services drivers, Minn. Rules 8840.5900

State Lottery

Bidders, Minn. Statutes 2024 299L.02

Employees, Minn. Statutes 2024 299L.02, 349A.02

Vendors, Minn. Statutes 2024 349A.07

Substance use disorder treatment programs, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Supplemental nursing services agencies, Minn. Statutes 2024 144A.72

Teachers, Minn. Rules 8710.0310

Driver training schools, Minn. Statutes 2024 171.02

Generally, see Background checks and studies under TEACHERS

Tribal employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.75

Trust companies, acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2024 46.048

Unemployment insurance claimants, separation from employment caused by, benefits charged to employers, Minn. Statutes 2024 268.047, 268.051

Unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2024 363A.08

Volunteers

City programs, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.72

County programs, Minn. Statutes 2024 299C.72

Hospices, Minn. Statutes 2024 157.17

Natural Resources Department safety courses, Minn. Statutes 2024 84.027

Public schools, Minn. Statutes 2024 123B.03

Vulnerable adults, caregivers, agencies, Minn. Statutes 2024 144.057, 245C.03

Wholesale drug distributor licensing requirements, Minn. Statutes 2024 151.47, 151.471

Withdrawal management programs, Minn. Statutes 2024 245C.03

Workers' compensation, rehabilitation consultants, Minn. Statutes 2024 176.136