Training and other tools

Training

The administrative rules require that most staff and provider contacts who process criminal history check information complete training as either a contact person (CP) or an authorized designee (AD).

The course titled “DHS Criminal History Check Rules Training for New Authorized Designees/Contact Persons” is available to anyone who needs to be certified as an AD or CP.

Registration and training information is available through the DHS Learning Center online registration system. If you experience problems with registration, contact the Criminal Records Unit Training Coordinator for assistance at 503-378-5291.

Other Tools & resources

• The provider crime list (Revised 9/2007), referenced in the provider rules, may be a helpful tool for those who process requests for criminal history checks. The list is searchable and is color-coded by length of review time. By pointing your mouse at the ORS number, the full statutory description of the crime will display.

• Oregon State Archives Division Records Retention Schedule (Revised 6/5/07) for criminal background check records.

• Staff and providers who are involved with the criminal history check process can order a copy of the Criminal Code of Oregon at the Oregon Legislative Counsel Web site.

• Individuals who are interested in receiving electronic updates from the DHS Criminal Records Unit can become a member of the CrimHistoryInfo email group by enrolling at http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/crimhistoryinfo