State Background Check – Louisiana
In addition to other indispensable parts of the background screening process, a state background check gathers all available records of an applicant’s criminal history—even if they’ve lived in several jurisdictions within the state.
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Background Checks
NCS makes navigating Louisiana background checks easier! Whether you work in manufacturing, entertainment, agriculture, transportation, construction, healthcare, or another industry, background checks are a critical part of the hiring process.
Accessing Criminal Records
In Louisiana, both private and public employers can review an applicant’s criminal history during the pre-employment screening process. NCS helps by reporting convictions and serious pending cases tied to your applicant.
Employers cannot:
- Use expunged arrest records.
- Use dropped or dismissed charges.
- Access sealed records.
- Require disclosure of expunged charges.
Candidates must be informed they do not have to disclose expunged records.
Louisiana
Criminal History
Our services provide comprehensive, affordable screening options. Choose from our featured packages or add individual services to customize your check.
Recommended Packages
- Essential
- Enhanced
- Expanded
- Motor Vehicle Reports
- Employment Credit Reports
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- And much more
Volunteer Screening and
Tenant Screening services are also available.
Continuous Monitoring
Continuous Monitoring helps employers track criminal activity after hiring. New arrests, pending cases, and convictions are reported.
Employers must follow EEOC guidelines and FCRA/Title VII anti-discrimination laws when using this data. Disqualifications should be relevant to job duties and well-documented.
What May Be Reported on a Record
- Charge
- Charge degree (e.g., misdemeanor or felony)
- Charge date
- Filing date
- Disposition
- Disposition date
- County where the offense occurred
- Sentence
How Far Back Do Records Go?
National Crime Search reports all convictions within the last 7 years.
Drug Screening
Your employees can schedule a drug screen at a convenient location and time. We also support DOT and random testing.
Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify Management
Stay compliant with our intuitive I-9 and E-Verify tools. Store documents securely online and receive verification results instantly.
Ban the Box Policies – Louisiana
Louisiana enforces a statewide ban-the-box law:
- State agencies must wait until after a conditional job offer before asking about criminal history.
Additionally, New Orleans requires:
- Public sector employers must wait until after an interview to run background checks.
- City contractors are also subject to this law.
- Employers cannot ask about salary history.
Navigate State Background Checks and Compliance with NCS
Enjoy a fast, compliant, and informed hiring process with National Crime Search’s criminal background screening solutions.
