State Background Check – South Dakota
In addition to other essential steps in the background screening process, a state background check compiles all available records of an applicant’s criminal history—even if they’ve lived in multiple jurisdictions within South Dakota.
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Background Checks
NCS makes navigating South Dakota background checks easier! Whether you work in agriculture, fishing, forestry, mining, manufacturing, or another industry, background checks are a vital part of the hiring process.
Accessing Criminal Records
In South Dakota, both private and public employers may inquire about an applicant’s criminal history during pre-employment screenings, including conviction records. NCS delivers reports that clearly show convictions and serious pending charges.
Employers may not:
- Inquire about or consider expunged records
- Access sealed records
- Require disclosure of charges that were dropped, dismissed, or not resulting in a conviction
- Ask candidates to disclose expunged charges
Employers must inform candidates that disclosing expunged charges is not required.
Note: In South Dakota, Class 2 misdemeanors and petty offenses are automatically removed from public records five years after the sentence is completed—provided no further convictions occur.
South Dakota
Criminal History
Our comprehensive, affordable pre-employment screening services include featured packages and a range of add-ons to suit your hiring needs.
Recommended Packages
- Essential
- Enhanced
- Expanded
- National Quick Check + Single State (South Dakota)
- Motor Vehicle Reports
- Employment Credit Reports
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- And more
Volunteer Screening and
Tenant Screening options are also available.
Continuous Monitoring
Continuous Monitoring keeps you informed of employees’ criminal activity after hiring. You’ll receive alerts for new arrests, pending cases, and convictions. Employers should consider EEOC guidelines, FCRA rules, and Title VII when reviewing records. Disqualification must be job-relevant and documented during each review step.
What May Be Reported on a Record
- Charge
- Charge degree (e.g., 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
Your employees can easily schedule drug screens at a convenient location. We also offer DOT testing and random testing options.
Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify Management
Stay compliant with our simple online Form I-9 solution, which also delivers instant E-Verify results.
Ban the Box Policies – South Dakota
South Dakota has not adopted any ban-the-box laws at the state or local level. Employers may ask about criminal history on job applications.
Navigate State Background Checks and Compliance with NCS
Streamline your hiring process with confidence using National Crime Search’s trusted Criminal Background Checks.
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