Section 17-9303. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

 

9303.1A person applying for certification as an HHA shall undergo a criminal background check (CBC) prior to issuance of the certification. 

 

9303.2After issuance of an initial certification, the applicant shall undergo an additional background check every four (4) years or as determined by the Department of Health. 

 

9303.3The applicant shall pay a fee for the CBC as established by the Department of Health.   

 

9303.4The Board shall review the results of a CBC of a person if, within the seven (7) years preceding the CBC, the person has been convicted in the District of Columbia, or in any state or territory of the United States where the person has worked or resided, of any of the following offenses or their equivalent:

 

(a) Murder, attempted murder, or manslaughter;

 

(b) Arson;

 

(c) Assault, battery, assault and battery, assault with a dangerous weapon, mayhem, or threats to do bodily harm;

 

(d) Burglary;

 

(e) Robbery;

 

(f) Kidnapping;

 

(g) Theft, fraud, forgery, extortion, or blackmail;

 

(h) Illegal use or possession of a firearm;

 

(i) Trespass or injury to property;

 

(j) Rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, or sexual abuse;

 

(k) Child abuse or cruelty to children;

 

(l) Adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation; or

 

(m) Unlawful distribution or possession with intent to distribute, of a controlled substance.   

 

authority

Director of the Department of Health, pursuant to the authority set forth in section 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 15, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14) (2007 Repl.)), and Mayor’s Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998

source

Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 8359, 8363 (July 13, 2012).