State Background Check – Minnesota
In addition to other critical parts of the screening process, a state background check gathers all available records of an applicant’s criminal history—even if they’ve lived in multiple jurisdictions within Minnesota.
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Background Checks
NCS makes navigating Minnesota background checks easier! Whether you work in agriculture, mining, manufacturing, energy production, or another industry, background checks are a critical part of your hiring workflow.
Accessing Criminal Records
Minnesota law allows both private and public employers to review criminal records during pre-employment screening, including conviction records. NCS simplifies this process by clearly reporting convictions and serious pending cases.
Employers may not:
- Ask about or consider expunged records
- Require disclosure of dropped, dismissed, or unconvicted charges
- Access sealed records
- Ask for expunged charges to be shared
Employers must clearly inform applicants that expunged records do not need to be disclosed.
Additional Public Sector Requirement:
If a public-sector employer in Minnesota rescinds a job offer based on a background check, they must provide the applicant with written notice including:
- Reason for denial
- How to file a complaint or grievance
- When the applicant can reapply
- Assurance that rehabilitation evidence will be considered
Minnesota
Criminal History
We offer comprehensive, affordable pre-employment screening solutions. Choose from featured criminal history packages and optional add-ons.
Recommended Packages
- Essential
- Enhanced
- Expanded
- Motor Vehicle Reports
- Employment Credit Reports
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- And more
Volunteer Screening and
Tenant Screening options are also available.
Continuous Monitoring
With Continuous Monitoring, employers can stay updated on employees’ post-hire criminal activity, including arrests, pending charges, and convictions.
Employers must follow EEOC and anti-discrimination guidance from the FCRA and Title VII. Hiring decisions based on criminal history must be relevant to the job and documented throughout the hiring process.
What May Be Reported on a Record
- Charge
- Charge degree (misdemeanor or felony)
- Charge date
- Filing date
- Disposition
- Disposition date
- County of offense
- Sentence
How Far Back Do Records Go?
National Crime Search reports all convictions within 7 years.
Drug Screening
Employees can schedule their drug screening at a nearby collection site and time of their choice. We also offer DOT testing and random testing.
Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify Management
NCS makes I-9 compliance easy. Our platform walks users through the process, stores the forms online, and delivers E-Verify results instantly.
Ban the Box Policies – Minnesota
Minnesota’s statewide ban-the-box law applies to public and private employers. It prohibits criminal history inquiries on job applications. Employers may only ask once the applicant is selected for an interview or receives a conditional offer (if no interview is required).
Navigate State Background Checks and Compliance with NCS
Enjoy a faster, compliant, and more informed hiring process with National Crime Search’s comprehensive screening solutions.
Contact us today to see how we can support your HR needs with confidence.
