This law authorizes the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners to require criminal history record checks, including fingerprinting, for individuals applying to practice law in Pennsylvania. The law specifies how these checks are conducted, used, and their scope. It also details exceptions and references related provisions for specific appointments and roles within the state.
Applicants seeking admission to the Pennsylvania bar are required to undergo criminal history record checks, including fingerprinting and FBI background checks.
The check includes a review of criminal arrests and convictions through the Pennsylvania State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The information is used solely to evaluate the applicant's character, fitness, and suitability for practicing law in Pennsylvania.
Yes, the provisions do not apply if a request for a criminal history record check is submitted under specific regulations outlined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121(b)(2).