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Current Legal Issues

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• E-Discovery - Coming Soon
• Legal 101 Training Sessions
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Legal Issues

Criminal Background Check

The 2006 Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 3, which imposes a duty on each public institution of postsecondary education to conduct a "criminal history background check on all initial hires." This law became effective July 12, 2006.

Additional information:

• Criminal Background Review Policy Committee Charge (PDF)
• President Todd - House Bill 3 and Criminal Background Checks (PDF)

Main Legal Office

301 Main Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0032
Phone: (859) 257-2936
Fax: (859) 323-1062

Medical Center Office

317 Wethington Building
Lexington, Kentucky 40536
Phone: (859) 323-1161
Fax: (859) 257-5123