At West Branch we use IChat. It is the Michigan State Police site. It cost $10. for each person you check. When you get to the homepage login as a guest. They do take credit cards for payment. It is fast and easy to use. John On Thu, Oct 31, 2024 at 5:23 PM Perri Saunders via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:

We've never done background checks for staff or volunteers, but with our outreach vehicle almost ready to go, we are going to start. How does this work? Is there a company you use? What is the cost and timeframe? What else should I know? Thanks for any help you can give! Perri

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Hello! If this is a new policy as part of a new program, I would strongly recommend that you reach out to your attorney. Background checks not only require signed releases by the employee (or volunteer), but there is certain criminal history information that cannot be considered as part of a decision to hire or not hire – permit to participate or not permit to participate (and if the volunteers are minors, the parents or guardians must sign). Michigan has in the past few years also passed legislation that can affect certain background check results. In addition, there are other considerations such as information privacy, etc. It is a good idea to discuss with your attorney exactly what kinds of information you need and how can you legally use it. Here is some information that might be useful: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcr/brochures/pre-employm.... Michigan's Clean Slate Act and What it Means for Criminal Background Checks | Michigan Employment Law Advisor<https://www.michiganemploymentlawadvisor.com/uncategorized/michigans-clean-slate-act-and-what-it-means-for-criminal-background-checks/> https://www.eeoc.gov/background-checks I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. “the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge.” Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Perri Saunders via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2024 5:18 PM To: michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] background checks CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> We've never done background checks for staff or volunteers, but with our outreach vehicle almost ready to go, we are going to start. How does this work? Is there a company you use? What is the cost and timeframe? What else should I know? Thanks for any help you can give! Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us<mailto:p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> Brighten the corner where you are.