—— LiveScan Fingerprinting ——
Why do I need to be fingerprinted?
California State Assembly bill AB_506 mandates that “An administrator, employee, or regular volunteer of a youth service organization shall undergo a background check pursuant to Section 11105.3 of the Penal Code to identify and exclude any persons with a history of child abuse.”
AB-506 defines youth service organizations as those that employ or utilize the services of individuals who, due to their relationship with the organization, are mandated reporters pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 11165.7 of the Penal Code. Under this section of the Penal Code, clergy are mandated reporters; therefore, churches qualify as youth service organizations.
Who needs to be fingerprinted?
All clergy active in the Diocese (no matter where their canonical residence is) including:
- Bishops
- Priests
- Deacons
- retired clergy
- Volunteer
- postulants
All paid staff including:
- administrators, secretaries
- development staff
- communications staff
- Sextons
- music staff (including paid singers)
- If you have an on-site daycare, pre-K, or school, the school should fingerprint the staff.
All volunteers with pastoral relationships including:
- Sunday School and Confirmation Leaders
- Parent Volunteers
- Small Group Leaders
- Eucharistic Ministers & Visitors
- Vestry Members
Key Holders (anyone who has access to the building outside of regular operating hours) including:
- Altar Guild
- Renters
- Building Hosts
Do not conduct live-scan background checks on anyone under the age of 18.
If you have someone in need of a background check who may not possess a Social Security number or legal documentation, please contact Missy Morain, Missioner for Christian Formation, Children, Youth. There are limited exemptions for these cases.
How do I get fingerprinted?
Step One: Download and complete this form, if you’re an employee, and this form, if you’re a volunteer, adding only the applicant information; no additional information is required.
Step Two: Print the form and take it to a certified LiveScan fingerprint processor. They will take it from there.
Step Three: Email Missy Morain with the name of the individual being live-scanned, along with the name and location of the congregation. She will ensure that the records are connected to your congregation.
How much will this cost?
Fingerprint rolling is done for a minimal fee (usually around $20-$40 per person) and you will have to pay at the time you have your fingerprints taken, along with the fees associated with the FBI background check.
Additional Questions
I have already done LiveScan for a different organization. Do I have to do it again?
Yes, you need to have them taken using the form provided above. Each organization needs separate permission to access your background records.
I completed an online background check. Do I have to do LiveScan too?
Yes
I have more questions. Who can I talk to?
Missy Morain, Missioner for Christian Formation, Children, Youth mmorain@ladiocese.org