Criminal Record Check policy eng

Table of contents
1.0
Policy......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1
Preamble.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2
Policy Statement ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.3
Scope of the Policy ................................................................................................................... 3
1.4
Non-compliance with the Policy............................................................................................... 4
2.0
Procedure for SD Record Check............................................................................................... 4
3.0
Procedure for Criminal Record Check ..................................................................................... 6
4.0
Appendices and Forms.............................................................................................................. 9
APPENDIX A - Relevant Sections under FSA ......................................................... 9
APPENDIX B - Criminal Code Offences ............................................................... 14
APPENDIX C - SD Record Check Consent Form ................................................. 16
APPENDIX C1 - SD Record Check Consent Form Nursing Home applications....17
APPENDIX D - Contravention Recording Form .................................................... 18
APPENDIX E - Guidelines For Exemptions of Contraventions
under the SD Record Check ......................................................... 19
APPENDIX F - Exemption Request Process.......................................................... 21
APPENDIX G - Consent for Disclosure of Criminal Record Information ............. 23
Form 1: Consent for a Criminal Record for a Sexual Offence .................................. 24
APPENDIX H - Registering Information in NB Families ...................................... 25
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1.0
POLICY
1.1
Preamble
This policy has been developed to ensure that programs and services funded and/or
approved by SD (Social Development) establish and maintain practices which protect
children and vulnerable adults from being physically, sexually or financially abused by
persons associated with these services. This policy applies to both facility and in home
services, and includes an SD record check and a criminal record check.
SD can only complete record checks for individuals involved in programs and services
funded and/or approved by SD or where we have a contractual obligation to do so.
1.2
Policy Statement
Any individual who has one of the following criteria:
a)
a court order based on a finding by the court that a person has endangered a
child's security or development as described in paragraphs 31(1)(a) to (g) of the
Act or a person's security as described in paragraphs 37.1(1)(a) to (g) of the Act,
b)
a finding by the Minister, as the result of an investigation by the Minister, that a
person has endangered the security or development of a child as described in
paragraphs 31(1)(a) to (g) of the Act, where the person has been informed of the
finding of the Minister, and
c)
a finding by the Minister, as the result of an investigation by the Minister, that a
person has endangered the security of another person as described in paragraphs
37.1(1)(a) to (g) of the Act, where the person has been informed of the finding of
the Minister.
d)
has been found, in accordance with section 27(4)(d) of the Act, to operate a
community placement resource in a manner that is dangerous, destructive or
damaging to a user; or
e)
a criminal record as outlined in Appendix B
Note: regarding sections b and c above, the following three criteria must be met to indicate
(1)
(2)
a contravention:
the Minister investigated the situation,
the applicant was found to have endangered the security or development of a child
or adult as described in sections 31(1) (a) to (g) or 37.1(1) (a) to (g) of the Act.
The section in the legislation does not have to be quoted to the individual or
written in the file but we must be able to indicate that the abuse or neglect fits the
description of abuse or neglect as written in these sections of the Act.
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(3)
the applicant was informed of the Minister’s findings. This means that the
individual who committed the abuse or neglect was told the results of the
investigation. It is preferable that Social Development informs the individual of
the finding of the Minister however in some situations this may not be possible. If
SD has information that the applicant has been informed by another party SD can
consider this criterion completed. For example the Police may have informed the
applicant of the finding of the Minister as part of their investigation or
involvement. It is also reasonable to assume that someone served with a court
application has been informed of the results of our investigation. Informing the
applicant must also take place within a reasonable length of time. A guide for
what is a reasonable length of time would be the times in our Standards to
complete an investigation. However we can take into consideration and use our
professional judgment regarding this criterion if the individual refuses to meet
with us or leaves the area.
Note: when assessing contraventions ensure that the record check applicant was the
subject of the prior contact and not an associate of the abuse or neglect. For example in
domestic violence matters we must be able to show that the applicant endangered the
security or development of a child or adult, as described in sections 31(1) (a) to (g) or
37.1(1) (a) to (g) of the Act, to indicate a prior contact contravention.
Note: an investigation is defined as the action of investigating; the making of a search or
inquiry. An investigation is more than gathering or collating information or reciting facts.
An investigation must analyze the evidence, characterize it and report it. For the purpose
of this policy the alleged offender must have had the opportunity to participate in the
investigation.
shall not be permitted to
f)
operate or work in a day care facility, adult residential facility, child placement
facility (for example, a foster home or group home), in an AFLA, or at Adult
Development Activities, Program & Training (ADAPT)
g)
live in a day care facility, an adult residential facility, an AFLA or a child placement
facility operated out of a personal residence
h)
become an adoptive parent; or
i)
provide home support services such as attendant care and homemaker.
Please note: Operators and agencies are not to hire new applicants or staff until a check is
completed.
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1.3
Scope of the Policy
a)
This policy applies to all individuals who
i)
operate, apply to operate, or are employed or volunteer in:
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a Day Care Facility
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an Adult Residential Facility
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a Child Placement Facility
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Adult Development Activities Program & Training
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an Adult Day Centre; or
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an AFLA
ii)
apply to become an adoptive parent; or
iii)
provide in home support services; or
iv)
who are adult occupants (ex. spouse, boarders, relatives) living in a special
care home, an AFLA, foster home, prospective adoptive home or a day care
which is operated out of a personal residence; or
v)
have a contractual obligation to follow this policy.
These individuals are to be screened for SD involvement under the Family Services
Act as defined in section 1.2(a) to 1.2(d) of this policy. Those individuals having no
such involvement with the Department are then to be screened for Criminal Code
convictions as defined in section 1.2(e) of this policy.
b)
c)
This policy does not apply to:
i)
individuals hired directly by a client or their family
ii)
SD clients who have been placed in a facility as part of a case plan.
An operator shall ensure that a record check is conducted before the person
becomes a staff member.
Staff Member includes an operator no matter what percentage of time he or she spends
providing services.
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An operator shall ensure that a copy of the check is kept on site for each staff member.
Operators and agencies are not to hire new applicants or staff until a check is completed.
1.4
Non-compliance with the Policy
Refusal to undergo any of the procedures inherent to this policy will result in any of the
following actions against the individual:
a)
not being approved as an operator or, if already in business, the approval being
revoked
b)
not being permitted to live in a day care facility operated out of a personal residence
c)
not being permitted to live in an AFLA, an adult residential facility or child
placement facility
d)
not being hired, or, if already employed, being dismissed or reassigned to a job
where he/she does not have direct contact with clients and/or residents
e)
being disqualified to adopt or foster.
If an operator, board or agency
f)
fails to have a non suitable occupant move
g)
proceeds to hire an individual who has refused to comply with this policy; or
h)
fails to dismiss or re-assign such an employee
their approval will be revoked and, where applicable, their funding withdrawn.
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PROCEDURE FOR SD RECORD CHECK
The SD Record Check will be undertaken, at a minimum, every five years or as stipulated in
regulations, or when there is reason to believe that an individual has been involved with the
Department as outlined in Section 1.2 of this policy. This check can only be conducted by
Social Development with the written consent of the individual.
A contravention may be registered in NB Family against an individual living outside the
victim’s household if the criteria described in appendix H are met.
Licensed Nursing Homes may choose to require new applicants and volunteers to have a SD
Record Check prior to the individual becoming a staff member. The Nursing Home can
provide the potential employee with Appendix C1 in order to complete the check. If the
Nursing Home chooses to follow the SD Record Check Policy SD Regional Offices will
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complete the check for the Nursing Home using Appendix C1 and the existing process in
place for Home Support Agencies.
The procedure for conducting an SD Record Check is as follows:
2.01
Individuals are asked to complete the SD Record Check Consent Form (Appendix C)
provided by the operator/service provider or the Department of Social Development.
2.02
The completed form is forwarded to the designated address of the Department of Social
Development for processing. Generally, this will be returned by fax to the operator within
two weeks or sooner if possible. Where possible a copy of this form should be keep in the
applicant’s Social Development file or in a file kept by the coordinator of that service in a
central location. The contravention is also registered on the Prior Contact Spreadsheet on the
Y drive.
2.03
Once the SD Record Check has been processed, the individual, employing agency, operator
or service provider will be notified by receiving a faxed copy of the completed SD Record
Check Consent Form (Appendix C). This process applies to all adult occupants as described
in the Scope of the Policy, section 1.3 of this policy.
2.04
If a contravention is indicated, SD completes the Contravention Recording Form
(Appendix D) which will be retained in the applicants file or, where applicable, in a file kept
by the coordinator of the applicant’s service. The contravention is also registered on the
Regions Prior Contact Spreadsheet on the Y drive.
2.05
Individuals may request an exemption if a period of at least 3 years has passed since the
most recent contravention. Individuals may request an exemption once in a twelve month
period.
A request for an exemption should be based upon an assessment of the factors outlined in
Appendix “E”, Guidelines for Exemptions of Contraventions. To request an exemption for
an applicant the Region must complete Appendix F, the Exemption Request Process and
form.
Please note that if an exemption is requested the request and the results must be registered
against the applicant under a General Information Intake in NB Families.
Applicants who believe that the record check policy was applied incorrectly may request
and administrative review.
2.06
Authority to grant an exemption rests with the:
 Central Office Director of Program Design and Quality Management Division for
requests involving Adults with Disabilities and Long Term Care Services Programs,
 Director of Child Welfare and Youth Services for requests involving Children’s
Residential and Placement Programs, or the
 Executive Director of Early Childhood Development, Department of Education for Day
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Care Services
with the supporting recommendation from the Regional Director.
If the Regional Director is not supporting the exemption the request is not to be made to
Central Office. Appendix F describes the exemption request process.
Note: if there is a contravention identified during a 5 year recheck the applicant may
continue to work, where appropriate and supported by the Region, until a determination on
the exemption request is made.
It is expected that an application for an exemption will be completed within 30 days from
the initial request.
2.07
Once a prior contact application is complete please list the applicant’s name, birth date and
results on the Prior Contact Spreadsheet for your Region on the Y drive.
2.08
The Region that receives the individual application is responsible for the check and if
necessary can ask the Region where the record is known for their information or file in
completing the check or application for an exemption.
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PROCEDURE FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
The criminal record check will be undertaken, at minimum, every five years or as stipulated
in regulations or when there is reason to believe, through hearsay or newspaper articles, that
an individual has been convicted of a criminal offence under any section of the Criminal
Code of Canada as listed in Appendix “B”. Criminal record checks involving local police
forces should go back a minimum of five years. The procedure for a criminal record check is
as follows:
3.01
Individuals are asked to complete:
 the Consent For Disclosure of Criminal Record Information form provided by the
Police, operator/service provider or the Department of Social Development,
 Form 1: The Consent For a Criminal Record Search For a Sexual Offense For
Which a Pardon Has Been Granted or Issued, and
The results may be in the form of a letter.
It is the responsibility of the person or organization to ensure that this information is on
file for the applicant before hiring or approving the applicant or staff member.
Note: if the Police agency doing the Criminal Record check will not accept SD Criminal
Record check forms the applicant can use the forms provided by the police as long as
they include a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check. A vulnerable sector
check must include a criminal record search for a sexual offense for which a pardon has
been granted or issued.
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3.02
Your local police agency will determine which one of the following two processes need
to be followed:
a)
b)
The individual will bring the completed form and two pieces of identification to
the local police agency, or
The individual will mail the completed Consent for Disclosure of Criminal Record
Information to the local police agency.
Note: The police agency may charge a fee for conducting a criminal record check.
3.03
Once the criminal record check is processed by the police, the individual retains the
original and submits for verification to the employing agency, operator or service
provider who will retain a copy. This process also applies to all adult occupants as
described in the Scope of the Policy, section 1.3 of this policy.
Note: SD is responsible for retaining a copy of the criminal record check for foster parents,
for adoptive parents, for operators of special care homes and day cares.
3.04
If the completed criminal record check indicates no record of criminal convictions as
outlined in Appendix “B”, the application process continues.
3.05
If the completed criminal record check indicates that a criminal record may exist:
a)
b)
and the individual denies having a record and wishes to proceed, he/she is required
to go to the police to be fingerprinted. This is necessary in order to establish whether
or not he/she does in fact have a record. If a record does not exist, the application
process continues.
or the individual confirms having a criminal record and wishes to proceed, he/she is
required to:
i)
ii)
discuss the nature of the conviction with the employing agency, operator or
contract service provider.
If the conviction occurred within the Province of New Brunswick, send, by e
mail, the individual’s names, maiden name, drivers licence number, last
known address and date of birth (specify Y/M/D), if available, to the
designated Provincial Consultant in the Long Term Care and Disability
Support Services Branch who will send the information to the Department of
Justice for verification.
If the conviction occurred outside the province, the individual must contact
the agency where the conviction occurred for details of the offence. The onus
is on the applicant to acquire the information SD requires to complete a final
determination of the application.
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Note: in some cases Police may request, for identification purposes, the
applicant to be fingerprinted to ensure that they have the correct applicant. If
this is an initial application the applicant cannot begin providing service or
working until the Police complete the process. If this is a 5 year renewal
check the individual may, with written approval, continue working for
3 months until the fingerprint process is complete and the Police have
confirmed the record and a final determination is made.
Due to the potential delay in Criminal Record checks it is recommended
that Social Development advise agencies, operators, foster parents,
alternative families, etc. to initiate their 5 year Criminal Record renewal
check 4-5 months before they expire.
3.06
If after verification, the criminal conviction is one which is included in Appendix “B”, the
policy is to be applied.
3.07
Individuals having a criminal record, which is in contravention of the policy, are to be
advised that they may seek a pardon. While awaiting the outcome of an application for a
pardon the individual is to be considered to still have a criminal record. This process can
take up to a year.
Please note: An operator may employ a person as a staff member if the person has been
convicted of an impaired or breathalyzer offence under section 253 of the Criminal
Code of Canada but that staff member shall not transport any resident in a motor vehicle
while acting in the course of his or her employment for five years after the date of his or
her conviction.
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APPENDIX “A”
Relevant Sections under FSA
27(4) Where, upon completion of the evaluation
referred to in subsection (1), the Minister is of the
opinion that a community placement resource is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
operating without the Minister’s approval;
disregarding the criteria for admission to and
discharge from the community placement
resource or the program or physical
requirements prescribed by the Minister or by
regulation;
of inadequate quality; or
dangerous, destructive or damaging to the user
of the community placement resource,
27(4) Le Ministre, lorsqu’il est convaincu, après
avoir effectué l’évaluation prévue au paragraphe (1),
que le centre de placement communautaire
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
fonctionne sans son agrément;
méconnaît les critères d’admission ou de sortie,
ou les exigences relatives aux programmes ou
aux installations qu’il a, ou que les règlements
ont prescrits pour ce centre;
est d’une qualité insuffisante; ou
est dangereux, destructif ou dommageable pour
ses usagers,
the Minister shall direct the operator of the community
placement resource immediately, or within such time
as is specified in the directive, to do any or all of the
following, namely
ordonne au responsable du centre de prendre
immédiatement ou dans le délai prévu par la directive,
l’ensemble ou une partie des mesures suivantes, qui
consistent à
(e)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
to make changes recommended by the Minister
with respect to the community placement
resource;
to suspend operation of the community
placement resource until the recommendations
of the Minister are complied with;
to terminate operation of the community
placement resource; or
to remove the residents or participants from the
community
placement
resource
under
conditions acceptable to the Minister.
30(8) Upon completion of any investigation
undertaken by the Minister as a result of any information
provided by any person, the Minister may so advise the
person who provided the information, and shall inform
(a)
(b)
(c)
the parent;
any person identified during the investigation as
a person neglecting or ill-treating the child; and
the child, if in the opinion of the Minister he is
capable of understanding.
(f)
(g)
(h)
effectuer les changements recommandés par le
Ministre au sujet du centre de placement
communautaire;
suspendre le fonctionnement de ce centre tant
que les recommandations du Ministre ne sont
pas respectées;
mettre fin au fonctionnement du centre; ou
faire sortir du centre les pensionnaires et les
participants, dans des conditions acceptables
aux yeux du Ministre.
30(8) Dès que l’enquête entreprise par le Ministre à
la suite des renseignements fournis par une personne est
terminée, le Ministre peut en aviser la personne ayant
fourni les renseignements, et doit informer
(a)
(b)
(c)
le parent;
toute personne identifiée lors de l’enquête
comme négligeant ou maltraitant l’enfant; et
l’enfant, si le Ministre estime qu’il est capable
de comprendre,
as to the findings and conclusions drawn by the
Minister.
de ses constatations et des conclusions qu’il a tirées de
l’enquête.
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Relevant Sections Under FSA – Appendix “A” (continued)
30(8.1) Notwithstanding subsection (8), the Minister
30(8.1) Nonobstant le paragraphe (8), le Ministre ne
shall not inform any person referred to in paragraphs
doit pas informer une personne visée aux alinéas (8) (a)
(8)(a) to (c) of the findings and conclusion drawn by the
à (c) de ses constatations et des conclusions qu’il a tirées
Minister if
de l’enquête
(a)
(b)
(c)
in the opinion of the Minister, the giving of the
information would have the effect of putting the
child’s well-being at risk.
in the opinion of the Minister, the giving of the
information may impede any criminal
investigation related to the neglect or illtreatment of the child, or
in the case of a person identified during an
investigation as neglecting or ill-treating the
child, the person has not been contacted as part
of the Minister’s investigation.
31(1)
The security or development of a child may be
in danger when
(a)
the child is without adequate care, supervision or
control;
the child is living in unfit or improper
circumstances;
the child is in the care of a person who is unable
or unwilling to provide adequate care, supervision
or control of the child;
the child is in the care of a person whose conduct
endangers the life, health or emotional well-being
of the child;
the child is physically or sexually abused,
physically or emotionally neglected, sexually
exploited or in danger of such treatment;
the child is living in a situation where there is
domestic violence;
the child is in the care of a person who neglects or
refuses to provide or obtain proper medical,
surgical or other remedial care or treatment
necessary for the health or well-being of the child
or refuses to permit such care or treatment to be
supplied to the child;
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
31(2) Where the Minister receives a report or
information about any situation that causes him to
suspect that the security or development of a child may
be in danger, he shall investigate and shall take such
steps as the Minister considers necessary to determine
whether the security or development of the child is in
danger.
(a)
(b)
(c)
s’il estime que la fourniture de ces
renseignements aurait pour effet de mettre le
bien-être de l’enfant en danger,
s’il estime que la fourniture de ces
renseignements pourrait gêner toute enquête
criminelle sur la négligence ou les mauvais
traitements dont l’enfant est victime, ou
si, dans le cas d’une personne identifiée lors
d’une enquête comme négligeant ou maltraitant
l’enfant, la personne n’a pas été contactée dans
le cadre de l’enquête du Ministre.
31(1)
La sécurité ou le développement d’un enfant
peuvent être menacés lorsque
(a)
l’enfant est privé de soins, de surveillance ou
de direction convenables;
l’enfant vit dans des conditions inappropriées
ou inconvenantes;
l’enfant est à la charge d’une personne qui ne
peut ou ne veut pas lui assurer les soins, la
surveillance ni la direction convenables;
l’enfant est à la charge d’une personne dont
la conduite menace sa vie, sa santé ou son
équilibre affectif;
l’enfant est victime de sévices ou d’atteintes
sexuelles, de négligence physique, matérielle
ou affective ou d’exploitation sexuelle, ou est
menacé de tels traitements;
l’enfant vit dans une situation marquée par
des actes de violence domestique;
l’enfant est à la charge d’une personne qui
néglige ou refuse de lui fournir ou d’obtenir
pour lui les soins ou traitements médicaux,
chirurgicaux ou thérapeutiques appropriés,
nécessaires à sa santé et à son bien-être, ou
qui refuse d’autoriser que ces soins ou
traitements lui soient fournis;
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
31(2) Lorsque le Ministre reçoit un signalement ou
des renseignements sur des faits l’amenant à soupçonner
que la sécurité ou le développement d’un enfant peuvent
être menacés, il doit effectuer une enquête et prendre les
mesures qu’il estime nécessaires pour déterminer si la
sécurité ou le développement de l’enfant est menacé.
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Relevant Sections Under FSA –
Appendix “A” (continued)
31(2.1) The Minister shall advise the parent of a child in
respect of whom an investigation is being conducted
under this section of the steps to be taken, being taken or
that have been taken by the Minister in relation to the
investigation, giving reasons wherever possible, at such
times as are practicable and where the Minister believes
that to do so would not impede the investigation or place
the security or development of the child in danger.
31(2.2) The Minister may make an ex parte application
to a court for an order authorizing the Minister to
conduct or to continue to conduct an investigation in
relation to a child under this section where
31(2.1) Le Ministre doit aviser le parent d’un enfant à
l’égard duquel une enquête est effectuée en vertu du
présent article, des mesures qui seront ou qui sont ou ont
été prises par lui relativement à l’enquête, en donnant
les raisons dans tous les cas où cela est possible, aux
moments praticables et lorsque le Ministre croit que cela
ne gênera pas l’enquête, ou ne menacera pas la sécurité
ou le développement de l’enfant.
31(2.2) Le Ministre peut faire une demande ex parte à
la cour pour l’obtention d’une ordonnance l’autorisant à
mener une enquête ou continuer une enquête
relativement à un enfant en vertu du présent article
(a)
(a)
(b)
access to the child, or to any premises or area
where the child is, is impeded or denied, or
the Minister has reason to believe that access to
the child, or to any premises or area where the
child is, will be impeded or denied.
31(2.3) For the purpose of subsection (2.2), the court
may grant an order authorizing the Minister to do all or
any of the following in an investigation in relation to the
child named in the order:
(b)
31(2.3) Aux fins du paragraphe (2.2), la cour peut
rendre une ordonnance autorisant le Ministre à prendre
l’une ou l’ensemble des mesures suivantes lors d’une
enquête relativement à l’enfant nommé dans
l’ordonnance:
(a)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
to enter and to conduct in any specified
premises or area, a physical examination of or
an interview with the child, or both;
to enter any specified premises or area and to
remove the child from the premises or area, to a
place to be determined by the Minister, for the
purposes of having the child undergo a medical
examination or so that an interview with the
child may be conducted, or both;
to enter and search any specified premises or
area and to take possession of anything that the
Minister has reasonable and probable grounds
to believe is evidence that the security or
development of the child is in danger; and
to take any other steps on such terms and
conditions as the court may order to determine
whether the security or development of the
child is in danger.
lorsque l’accès à l’enfant, ou l’accès aux locaux
ou secteur où se trouve l’enfant est, gêné ou
refusé, ou
lorsque le Ministre a des raisons de croire que
l’accès à l’enfant, ou l’accès aux locaux ou
secteur où se trouve l’enfant sera gêné ou
refusé.
(b)
(c)
(d)
entrer dans tous les locaux ou secteur spécifiés
et procéder à un examen physique de l’enfant
ou avoir un entretien avec lui, ou y faire les
deux;
entrer dans tous locaux ou secteur spécifiés et
d’en faire sortir l’enfant et l’envoyer dans un
endroit à être déterminé par le Ministre afin que
l’enfant puisse subir un examen médical ou que
l’on s’entretienne avec lui, ou pour ces deux
raisons;
entrer dans des locaux ou secteur spécifiés et
les perquisitionner et prendre possession de
toute chose pour laquelle le Ministre a des
motifs raisonnables et probables de croire
qu’elle constitue une preuve que la sécurité ou
le développement d’un enfant est menacé; et
prendre toutes autres mesures selon les
modalités et conditions que la cour peut
ordonner afin de déterminer si la sécurité ou le
développement de l’enfant est menacé.
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Relevant Sections Under FSA –
Appendix “A” (continued)
31(2.4) Notwithstanding subsections (2.2) and (2.3), the
Minister may enter and search any premises or area
where a child is, for the purpose of conducting or
continuing to conduct an investigation under this
section, without an order of the court and by force if
necessary, where the Minister has reasonable and
probable grounds to believe that the security or
development of the child would be seriously and
imminently in danger as a result of the time required to
obtain an order of the court.
31(2.4) Nonobstant les paragraphes (2.2) et (2.3), le
Ministre peut entrer et perquisitionner tous locaux ou
secteur où un enfant se trouve, aux fins de mener ou de
continuer une enquête en vertu du présent article, et ce
sans une ordonnance de la cour et par la force si
nécessaire, lorsque le Ministre a des motifs raisonnables
et probables de croire que la sécurité ou le
développement de l’enfant serait sérieusement et de
façon imminente menacé dû au délai requis pour obtenir
une ordonnance de la cour.
31(2.5) Where during an investigation conducted under
this section, the Minister has reason to believe that the
security or development of the child is in danger, the
Minister may
31(2.5) Lorsque pendant une enquête menée en vertu
du présent article, le Ministre a des raisons de croire que
la sécurité ou le développement d’un enfant sont
menacés, il peut
(a) enter into an agreement with the parent of the child
that specifies what is and what is not to be done to
ensure that the security or development of the child
is adequately protected,
(b) where the parent of the child is unable or unwilling
to enter into an agreement referred to in paragraph
(a) or the Minister determines that the security or
development of the child can not be adequately
protected by an agreement of that nature, apply to
the court under subsection 51(2) for an order
regarding the child, or
(c) in the circumstances described in subsection 32(1),
place the child under protective care.
(a) conclure une entente avec le parent de l’enfant qui
spécifie ce qui doit être fait et ce qui ne doit pas être
fait afin d’assurer que la sécurité ou le
développement de l’enfant soient protégés de
manière adéquate,
(b) lorsque le parent de l’enfant ne peut pas ou ne veut
pas conclure une entente au sens de l’alinéa (a) ou si
le Ministre détermine que la sécurité ou le
développement de l’enfant ne peuvent être protégés
de façon adéquate par une entente de cette nature, il
peut faire une demande à la cour en vertu du
paragraphe 51(2) pour l’obtention d’une
ordonnance à l’égard de l’enfant, ou
(c) dans les circonstances décrites au paragraphe 32(1),
placer l’enfant sous un régime de protection.
31(2.6) Where during an investigation conducted under
this section, access to any record or document relevant to
the security or development of the child is denied to the
Minister, the Minister may make an ex parte application
to a court for an order requiring the production of the
record or document.
31(2.6) Lorsque pendant une enquête menée en vertu
du présent article, l’accès à tout dossier ou document
pertinent à la sécurité ou au développement d’un enfant
est refusé au Ministre, il peut faire une demande ex
parte à une cour pour l’obtention d’une ordonnance
obligeant la production du dossier ou du document.
31(2.7) No action lies against a person who in good
faith provides information, records or documents to the
Minister or who in good faith otherwise assists the
Minister in an investigation under this section.
31(2.7) Aucune action ne peut être intentée contre une
personne qui, de bonne foi, fournit des renseignements,
des dossiers ou des documents au Ministre ou qui, de
bonne foi, aide autrement le Ministre dans une enquête
en vertu du présent article.
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Relevant Sections Under FSA –
Appendix “A” (continued)
35(1) Where the Minister has reason to believe that a
person is a neglected adult or an abused adult, he shall
cause an investigation to be made and, if he considers it
advisable, may request and authorize a medical
practitioner to examine and report on the physical and
mental condition of the person and the care and attention
he is receiving.
35(1) Lorsque le Ministre a des raisons de croire
qu’une personne est un adulte négligé ou maltraité, il
doit faire mener une enquête et s’il le juge souhaitable, il
peut ordonner et donner l’autorisation à un médecin
d’examiner cette personne et de faire un rapport sur son
état physique et mental et sur les soins et l’attention
qu’elle reçoit.
37.1(1) For the purpose of subsection (2), the security of
a person may be in danger when
37.1(1) Aux fins du paragraphe (2), la sécurité d’une
personne peut être en danger lorsque
(a)
(b)
(a)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
the person is without adequate care or supervision;
the person is living in unfit or improper
circumstances;
the person is in the care of someone who is unable
or unwilling to provide adequate care or
supervision of the person;
the person is in the care of someone whose
conduct endangers the life, health or emotional
well-being of the person;
the person is physically or sexually abused,
physically or emotionally neglected, sexually
exploited or in danger of such treatment;
the person is living in a situation where there is
severe domestic violence;
the person is in the care of someone who
neglects or refuses to provide or obtain proper
medical, surgical or other remedial care or
treatment necessary for the health or wellbeing of the person or refuses to permit such
care or treatment to be supplied to the person;
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
la personne est sans soin ou surveillance
adéquats;
la personne vit dans des circonstances
inconvenantes ou impropres;
la personne est sous les soins d’une personne
qui est incapable ou est peu disposée à
fournir des soins ou une surveillance
adéquats à cette personne;
la personne est sous les soins d’une personne
dont la conduite met en danger la vie, la santé
ou le bien-être affectif de cette personne;
la
personne
est
physiquement
ou
sexuellement
maltraitée,
négligée
physiquement ou affectivement, exploitée
sexuellement ou risque de subir un tel
traitement;
la personne vit dans une situation de violence
domestique sévère;
la personne est sous les soins de quelqu’un
qui néglige ou refuse de fournir ou d’obtenir
des soins médicaux, chirurgicaux ou autre
remède ou traitement nécessaire pour la santé
ou le bien-être de la personne ou refuse que
de tels soins ou un tel traitement soit fourni à
la personne;
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APPENDIX “B”
CODE CRIMINEL
CRIMINAL CODE
Section
151
152
153
153.1
155
159
160
162
163
163.1
167
168
170
171
172
172.1
173
175
212
218
219
220
221
229-240
General Description of Offence
Article
Sexual interference
Invitation to sexual touching
Sexual exploitation
Sexual exploitation of person with
disability
Incest
Anal intercourse
Bestiality
Voyeurism
Corrupting morals
Child pornography
Immoral theatrical performance
Mailing obscene matter
Parent or guardian procuring sexual
activity
Household permitting sexual activity
151
152
153
153.1
Contacts sexuels
Incitation à des contacts sexuels
Personnes en situation d’autorité
Personnes en situation d’autorité
155
159
160
162
163
163.1
167
168
170
Inceste
Relations sexuelles anales
Bestialité
Voyeurisme
Corruption des mœurs
Pornographie juvénile
Représentation théâtrale immorale
Mise à la poste de choses obscènes
Père, mère ou tuteur qui sert d’entremetteur
Corrupting children
Luring a child
Indecent acts
Causing disturbance, indecent exhibition,
loitering
Procuring
Abandoning child
Criminal negligence
Causing death by criminal negligence
172
172.1
173
175
Causing bodily harm by criminal
negligence
Murder, manslaughter and infanticide
171
212
218
219
220
221
229-240
241
242
Counseling or aiding suicide
Neglect to obtain assistance in child birth
241
242
243
244
Concealing body of child
Causing bodily harm with intent-firearm
243
244
244.1
Causing bodily harm with intent – airgun
or pistol
Administering noxious things
Overcoming resistance to commission of
offence
Criminal harassment
Uttering threats
Assault
Assault with a weapon or causing bodily
harm
Aggravated assault
244.1
245
246
264
264.1
265, 266
267
268
Description générale de l’infraction
245
246
264
264.1
265, 266
267
268
Maître de maison qui permet des actes
sexuels interdits
Corruption d’enfants
Leurre
Actions indécentes
Troubler la paix, etc.
Proxénétisme
Abandon d’un enfant
Négligence criminelle
Le fait de causer la mort par négligence
criminelle
Causer des lésions corporelles par négligence
criminelle
Meurtre, homicide involontaire coupable et
infanticide
Fait de conseiller le suicide ou de l’aider
Négligence à se procurer de l’aide lors de la
naissance d’un enfant
Suppression de part
Fait de causer intentionnellement des lésions
corporelles – arme à feu
Fait de causer intentionnellement des lésions
corporelles – fusil ou pistolet à vent
Fait d’administrer une substance délétère
Fait de vaincre la résistance à la perpétration
d’une infraction
Harcèlement criminel
Proférer des menaces
Voies de fait
Agression armée ou infliction de lésions
corporelles
Voies de fait graves
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Appendix “B” (continued)
CRIMINAL CODE
Section
General Description of Offence
CODE CRIMINEL
Article
269
269.1
270
271
272
Unlawfully causing bodily harm
Torture
Assaulting a peace officer
Sexual assault
Sexual assault with a weapon, threats to a
third party or causing bodily harm
269
269.1
270
271
272
273
273.3
279-283
318
319
322
330
Aggravated sexual assault
Removal of child from Canada
Kidnapping, hostage taking, abduction
Advocating genocide
Public incitement of hatred
Theft (Note: 334 is the sentence for 322)
Theft by person required to account
273
273.3
279-283
318
319
322
330
331
Theft by person holding power of attorney
331
336
343-346
348
Criminal breach of trust
Robbery and extortion
Breaking and entering with intent,
committing offence or breaking out
Theft from mail
Obtaining execution of valuable security
by fraud
Uttering forged document
Drawing document without authority
Fraud
Intimidation
Mischief
Attack on premises, residence or transport
of internationally protected person
336
343-346
348
Arson and other fires
Cattle and other animals
Causing unnecessary suffering (cruelty to
animals)
433-436.1
444-445
446
356
363
368
374
380
423
430
431
433-436.1
444-445
446
356
363
368
374
380
423
430
431
Description générale de l’infraction
Lésions corporelles
Torture
Voies de fait contre un agent de la paix
Agression sexuelle
Agression sexuelle armée, menaces à une
tierce personne ou infliction de lésions
corporelles
Agression sexuelle grave
Passage d’enfants à l’étranger
Enlèvement, prise d’otage et rapt
Encouragement au génocide
Incitation publique à la haine
Vol (Note : 334 est la peine pour 322)
Vol par une personne tenue de rendre
compte
Vol par une personne détenant une
procuration
Abus de confiance criminel
Vol qualifié et extorsion
Introduction par infraction dans un dessein
criminel
Vol de courrier
Obtention par fraude de la signature d’une
valeur
Emploi d’un document contrefait
Rédaction non autorisée d’un document
Fraude
Intimidation
Méfait
Attaque contre les locaux officiels, le
logement privé ou les moyens de transport
d’une personne jouissant d’une protection
internationale
Incendie criminel et autres incendies
Bétails et autres animaux
Faire souffrir inutilement un animal
Please note: Section 253 of the Criminal Code is not a contravention and an operator may employ a person as a staff
member if the person has been convicted of an impaired or breathalyzer offence under section 253 of the Criminal
Code of Canada but that staff member shall not transport any resident in a motor vehicle while acting in the course of
his or her employment for five years after the date of his or her conviction.
À noter : Un exploitant peut embaucher au sein du personnel une personne qui a été déclarée coupable de conduite
en état d’ivresse ou d’infraction à l’alcootest selon l’article 253 du Code criminel du Canada, mais ladite personne
ne devra pas transporter de résidants dans un véhicule motorisé dans le cadre de ses fonctions pendant les
cinq années suivant la date de sa condamnation.
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Please check if is for:
(Fax:
)
Social Development, Regional Address
Postal Code
Please return to:
APPENDIX “C”
 Initial Check
 Five year renewal
 Other
SD Record CheckBathurst
Consent
NB Form
Name of Agency / Service: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
Fax:
Telephone:
____________________
____________________
PLEASE PRINT
Full Name of Applicant
Surname
First Name
Maiden Name:
Date of Birth
Middle Name
Other(s) surname(s):
Sex:
Sex: M
F
Previous employer:_____________________
Year
Month
Day
Current address:
Previous Addresses (within past five years):
The undersigned hereby expressly authorizes and consents to the Department of Social Development conducting an SD Record Check & disclosing
information obtained through that record check to the aforementioned care provider.
The undersigned understands this is done to determine whether the applicant has any contraventions, as described below, under the Family
Services Act.
Any individual who has one of the following criteria:
a)
b)
c)
d)
a court order based on a finding by the court that a person has endangered a child’s security or development as described in
paragraphs 31(1)(a) to (g) of the Act or a person’s security as described in paragraphs 37.1(1)(a) to (g) of the Act,
a finding by the Minister, as the result of an investigation by the Minister, that a person has endangered the security or
development of a child as described in paragraphs 31(1)(a) to (g) of the Act, where the person has been informed of the finding of
the Minister, and
a finding by the Minister, as the result of an investigation by the Minister, that a person has endangered the security of another
person as described in paragraphs 37.1(1) (a) to (g) of the Act, where the person has been informed of the finding of the Minister.
who has been found, in accordance with section 27(4)(d) of the Act, to operate a community placement resource in a manner that is
dangerous, destructive or damaging to a user
shall not be permitted to;

operate or work in a day care facility, adult residential facility, child placement facility (for example, a foster home or group home), in an
AFLA or at Adult Development Activities Program & Training (ADAPT);

live in an adult residential facility or child placement facility operated out of a personal residence;

provide home support services, such as attendant care, and homemaker;

become an adoptive parent.
The applicant acknowledges that he/she has read and understood the foregoing consent authorization. Individuals not in
agreement with the outcome of their record check may request, in writing, and administrative review. Applicants may request
an exemption to their contravention if three years have passed and the applicant can demonstrate positive personal changes.
The applicant acknowledges that he/she has read and understood the foregoing consent authorization.
X __________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant
[ ]
Contravention
not indicated
[ ]
Contravention
indicated
Dated this ____ day of ___________________, 20______
Signature
Date
PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS PAGE TO THE AGENCY OR SERVICE FOR ITS RECORD
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Please return to:
(Fax:
)
Social Development, Regional Address
Postal Code
APPENDIX “C1”
SD Record Check Consent Form
Please check if is for:
 Initial Check
 Five year renewal
 Other
Bathurst NB
Name of Nursing Home: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
Fax:
_______________________
Telephone: ____________________
PLEASE PRINT
Full Name of Applicant
Surname
First Name
Maiden Name:
Middle Name
Other(s) surname(s):
Date of Birth
Sex:
Sex: M
Year
Month
F
Previous employer:_____________________
Day
Current address:
Previous Addresses (within past five years):
The undersigned hereby expressly authorizes and consents to the Department of Social Development conducting an SD Record Check & disclosing information
obtained through that record check to the aforementioned Nursing Home.
The undersigned understands this is done to determine whether the applicant has any contraventions, as described below, under the Family Services Act.
Any individual who has one of the following criteria:
e)
f)
g)
h)
a court order based on a finding by the court that a person has endangered a child’s security or development as described in paragraphs 31(1)(a) to
(g) of the Act or a person’s security as described in paragraphs 37.1(1)(a) to (g) of the Act,
a finding by the Minister, as the result of an investigation by the Minister, that a person has endangered the security or development of a child as
described in paragraphs 31(1)(a) to (g) of the Act, where the person has been informed of the finding of the Minister, and
a finding by the Minister, as the result of an investigation by the Minister, that a person has endangered the security of another person as described
in paragraphs 37.1(1) (a) to (g) of the Act, where the person has been informed of the finding of the Minister.
who has been found, in accordance with section 27(4)(d) of the Act, to operate a community placement resource in a manner that is dangerous, destructive
or damaging to a user:
shall not be permitted to;

operate, manage or work in a licensed nursing home;
The applicant acknowledges that he/she has read and understood the foregoing consent authorization. Individuals not in agreement with the
outcome of their record check may request, in writing, an administrative review. Applicants may request an exemption to their contravention if
three years have passed and the applicant can demonstrate positive personal changes.
The applicant acknowledges that he/she has read and understood the foregoing consent authorization.
X __________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant
[ ]
Contravention
not indicated
[ ]
Contravention
indicated
Dated this ____ day of ___________________, 20______
Signature
Date
PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS PAGE TO THE AGENCY OR SERVICE FOR ITS RECORD
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APPENDIX “D”
Contravention Recording Form
Please record the details of the applicants prior contact contravention on this form. Where possible a copy
of this form should be kept in the applicants file and in a file kept by the coordinator of that service. This
form is for Social Development use only.
Name of applicant: _____________________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________
Name of Agency/Service: ________________________________________________________________________
Region________________________________________________________________________________________
Contravention indicated
Details/Results
COMPLETED BY
Signature
DATE
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APPENDIX “E”
Guidelines for Exemptions of Contraventions
SD RECORD CHECK
A thorough examination of the Social Development records is required to determine if an individual
qualifies for exemptions under Section 2.07 of the policy.
The examination must be fair and equitable and in keeping the victim or victims in mind, ensure that it is
granted only in exceptional, appropriate and deserving situations.
This determination should be based upon consideration of the following:
a)
The relevance of the recorded incident or pattern of incident(s) to the duties and responsibilities of the
designated position.
b)
The probability that the behaviour which is incompatible with employment with vulnerable individuals
will or will not occur. Questions to consider should include:
i)
What were the circumstances of the contravention? Were there extenuating circumstances?
ii)
Are there reasons to suggest that the behaviour would be repeated? If the behaviour were
repeated, would it pose a threat to the ability to provide services safely and efficiently? Is there
evidence of rehabilitation?
iii)
How old was the individual at the time of the contravention? How much time has elapsed
since the contravention? What has the individual done in the interim?
iv)
Whether the behavior associated with the contravention would, if repeated, pose a threat of
physical or sexual abuse to vulnerable individuals;
v)
The circumstances of the contravention including the age of the individual at the time of the
offence and the existence of any extenuating circumstances;
vi)
Any other relevant factors including, without restriction, the time elapsed since or between
contraventions;
vii)
Subsequent actions of the individual, the likelihood of the individual repeating a similar
kind of behavior and any attempts at rehabilitation;
viii)
The degree and nature of the power imbalance between the offender and victim or victims;
ix)
The likelihood that the individual presents a continued risk of abuse to any other person;
x)
The likelihood that the individual presents a continued risk to him or her-self;
xi)
Is there evidence to consider an initial or continued substance addiction problem;
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xii)
Is there evidence to suggest an unresolved history of childhood abuse, spousal abuse, mental
health disorder, financial dependency;
xiii)
Is there reason to believe that the offender lacks awareness about how one’s behavior results
in the abuse or neglect of others or lacks self awareness of the abusive behavior;
xiv)
Is there evidence of healing, treatment, overcoming problem or remorse by the offending
individual;
xv)
Does the offender continue to lack common decency, understanding or appreciation for
victims well being;
xvi)
Is there consideration or reason to believe that the community would not support for an
exemption;
xvii)
Would the granting of an exemption interfere with a court's decision, disposition or
probation order?
xviii) In client specific placements, kinship, provisional, Alternative Family Living Arrangement, etc,
consider the age of the child, prior contact, type of abuse, wishes of the parents, best interest of
the child, etc. If an exemption is granted it must be considered only specific to the situation.
xix)
When assessing exemptions in domestic violence situations consider issues related to the
dynamics and the cycle of violence;
xx)
Review applicants treatments, assessments, therapies, police reports if available, case or intake
closing summaries, letters, references, statements or other documents from applicant
xxi)
Name of reference to be called to complete the exemption request.
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Appendix F
Exemption Request Process
Process
The Region requesting an exemption prepares a package using, the attached form, which includes:

Applicants name, date of birth, Region and date of request

Brief history or background of applicant’s Social Development involvement. Include dates and details
of abuse and or neglect.

Information on previous exemption requests and results.

Information on previous administrative review requests and results.

Main reason or rational for recommending an exemption.

Name of Regional Staff who reviewed and prepared the package.

Regional Directors recommendation.
Note: when completing the attached form please use as much space as needed.
Following completion of the request for exemption package the:
Regional Director must submit the completed request for exemption, with as much available
information as possible to the:
 Central Office Director of Program Design and Quality Management Division for requests
involving Adults with Disabilities and Long Term Care Services Programs,
 Director of Child Welfare and Youth Services for requests involving Children’s programs, or
the
 Executive Director of Early Childhood Development, Department of Education, for requests
involving Day Care Services.

Individual’s requests for exemptions must be processed within 30 working days from the initial
request.

Central Office Director must provide a written response to the Regional Director within 7 days of
receiving the completed request.
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Exemption Request Form
SD Record Check
Applicant:
Date of birth:
Region:
Date of request:
Provide brief history or background of applicant’s Social Development involvement. Include dates and
details of abuse and or neglect:
Information on previous exemption requests and results:
Information on previous administrative review requests and results:
Based on appendix E, the guidelines for exemptions of contraventions, briefly indicate your main
reasons or rational for recommending an exemption.
Name of Regional staff that prepared and reviewed the file:
Regional Directors comments and recommendation:
Regional Director:
Date submitted to Central Office:
For Central Office Use
Central Office Decision:
Central Office Director:
Date completed and returned to Region:
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APPENDIX G
NAME OF FACILITY:
Social Development
PART 1
Surname
CONSENT FOR DISCLOSURE OF
CRIMINAL RECORD INFORMATION
IF COMPLETED MANUALLY, PLEASE PRINT
Given name (1)
Address (no. street, apt.)
Date of birth (yyy-mm-d)
Given name (2)
City
Driver’s license no.
Place of birth
Sex
[ ]M [ ]F
Province
Usual first name or alias
Tel. No. (incl. Area code)
Postal Code
Maiden name
Previous address if less than 5 years at current address
City
Province
Postal Code
Address (no, street, apt.)
PART 2(A) Pursuant to Section 8(1) of the Privacy Act of Canada, I hereby authorize the police to disclose my personal information to:
Printed Name of Authorized Person __________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Person _____________________________________________________________________________________________
OR
PART 2(B)
Full name
Title
Address (no. street, apt.)
Name of organization
City
Province
Postal Code
PART 3
WAIVER AND RELEASE;
I hereby release and forever discharge the police agency, their members, employees, agents and assigns from any and all actions, causes of actions,
claims and demands for damages, loss or injury, which may hereafter be sustained by myself, howsoever arising out of the above authorized disclosure
of information and waive all rights thereto.
PART 4
This consent is valid for a period of three months from the date of signature.
Signed this _________ day of ______________________________ Signature of applicant __________________________________
PART 5
Following is information contained in the records of the RCMP or records from other police forces accessible through computer queries and is based on a name and date of birth
check only. **A record may or may not exist for the subject of this inquiry, positive identification and a certified criminal records check can only be obtained through a
fingerprint check. This can be made with the submission of a complete set of fingerprints to:
INFORMATION AND IDENTIFICATION SERVICES
CANADIAN CRIMINAL RECORD SERVICES
BOX 8885, OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1G 3M8
YOUNG OFFENDER INFORMATION – The Young Offenders Act makes it an offence to disclose young offender information. In cases where an adult’s record
contains young offender information or a young offender requests a copy of his/her criminal record, the criminal record information MUST be given to the requester.
Individuals can disclose their own information, but even with consent the police are not legally permitted to disclose young offender information.
INSTRUCTION TO REQUESTERS: The following section contains varying degrees of police information.

Confirm with the party identified in PART 2(B), the exact information they require.

Place your initials in the INITIALS box below indicating you are providing consent for the police to disclose the information.

The party identified in PART 2(B) will be advised accordingly of negative checks.

Checks resulting in possible “hits” for information identified in categories 1, 2 or 3 will require confirmation by the submission of fingerprints.

You may withdraw this consent prior to disclosure.
Initials
Category of Information for Disclosure
Records of criminal convictions found in the identification Data Bank attainable through the Canadian Police
Information Centre (CPIC) for which a pardon has not been granted.
Make CPIC Criminal Record “LEVEL 1” Query ONLY
For Police Use Only
[ ] None located
[ ] **May or may not
exist
COMPLETED BY _______________________________________________________ DATE _________________________________
Member (Signature)
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FORM 1 - CONSENT FOR A CRIMINAL RECORD SEARCH FOR A SEXUAL OFFENCE FOR
WHICH A PARDON HAS BEEN GRANTED OR ISSUED
This form is to be used by a person applying for a position with a person or organization responsible for the
well-being of one or more children or vulnerable persons, if the position is a position of authority or trust
relative to those children or vulnerable persons and the applicant wishes to consent to a search being made in
criminal conviction records to determine if the applicant has been convicted of a sexual offence listed in the
schedule to the Criminal Records Act and has been pardoned.
Identification of the Applicant
Full Name:
Address:
Sex:
Place of birth:
Date of birth:
Previous addresses (if any) within the last five years:
Reason for the Consent
I am an applicant for a paid or volunteer position with a person or organization responsible for the well-being of
one or more children or vulnerable persons.
Description of the paid or volunteer position:
Name of the person or organization:
Provide details regarding the children or vulnerable persons:
Consent
I consent to a search being made in the automated criminal records retrieval system maintained by the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police to find out if I have been convicted of, and have been granted or issued a pardon for,
any of the sexual offences that are listed in the schedule to the Criminal Records Act.
I understand that if, as a result of giving this consent, a search discloses that there is a record of my conviction
for one of the sexual offences listed in the schedule to the Criminal Records Act in respect of which a pardon
was granted or issued, that record shall be provided by the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police to the Solicitor General of Canada, who may then disclose all or part of the information contained in that
record to a police force or other authorized body. That police force or authorized body will then disclose that
information to me. If I further consent in writing to disclosure of that information to the person or organization
referred to above that requested the verification, that information will be disclosed to that person or
organization.
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(Signature)
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(Date)
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Appendix H
Registering Information in NB Families
Preamble
Before registering a contravention in NB Families against an individual living outside the victim’s household,
the following must be confirmed:
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There must be a finding by the Minister that a person has endangered the security or development of a
child as described in sections 31(1)(a) to (g) or an adult as described in sections 37.1(1)(a) to (g) of the
Family Services Act,
The finding must have been preceded by the Minister’s investigation, and
The person must have been informed of the Minister’s finding.
Policy Statement
Any individual who has one of the following criteria:
a) a court order based on a finding by the court that a person has endangered a child’s security or development
as described in paragraphs 31(1)(a) to (g) of the Act or a person’s security as described in paragraphs
37.1(1)(a) to (g) of the Act,
b) a finding by the Minister, as the result of an investigation by the Minister, that a person has endangered the
security or development of a child as described in paragraphs 31(1)(a) to (g) of the Act, where the person
has been informed of the finding of the Minister, and
c) a finding by the Minister, as the result of an investigation by the Minister, that a person has endangered the
security of another person as described in paragraphs 37.1(1)(a) to (g) of the Act, where the person has been
informed of the finding of the Minister.
d) who has been found, in accordance with section 27(4)(d) of the Act, to operate a community placement
resource in a manner that is dangerous, destructive or damaging to a user
shall be registered as an individual in NB Families and added, as an involved individual, to the intake involving
the contravention.
Note: This practice will apply to individuals who are not registered in NB Families or not living in the same
household as the victim. The only information the Department of Social Development can share regarding the
Social Development Record Check is whether or not a contravention exists on the applicant.