Virginia State Police launches new background check program across Virginia

While original background checks only focus on a snapshot in time and prior history, the new system is dynamic and can update ...
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When Virginia expects to clear criminal background check backlog so daycares can resume hiring staff

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Social Services expects to clear a backlog of criminal background checks by February 3 after technical issues resulting from the deployment of a new criminal ...
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Jones moves to salvage appeal after judge strikes down Virginia background-check law

Gun safety advocates at the Moms Demand Actions rally in Richmond on Jan. 15, 2025. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury) With the clock ticking, Attorney General–elect Jay Jones filed a motion ...
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Q&A: Universal background checks are part of plans

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How Far Back Does a Background Check Go?

How Far Back Does a Background Check Go? Background checks can vary depending on several factors. Generally, they may look back anywhere from seven to ten years, but this isn’t a hard rule. The ...
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Amid hiring surge, two VA agencies face employee background check deficiencies

Neither the Veterans Benefits Administration or the National Cemetery Administration effectively manages their personnel background check programs, according to a Veterans Affairs Department Office of ...