The DCI’s criminal history records are historic. Generally, the DCI maintains the record to age 80 of the individual or death. Depending on the seriousness of the crime some records are maintained beyond 80 years of age.
https://iowacriminalhistory.iowa.gov/default.aspx?cmd=faq
Step 1: Complete the Applicant Information Form. 1  If the request is for a couple, family, etc., each person must complete and sign a form.  Include a complete mailing address. Please provide your telephone number and e-mail address, if available.
https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks
Ensuring all employees complete the Department criminal history background check or the Idaho State Records Check. At the agency/employer’s discretion, the Department’s criminal history background check is transferable if the individual changes agency/employers for up to three years from the date of completion.
https://chu.dhw.idaho.gov/
1 Payment must be for the exact amount. 2  If the request is for a couple, family, etc., include $18 for each person.  The FBI will provide one sealed response for each request received. You may make as many copies as needed upon receipt of your response.
https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks
1 Important note: Cash, personal checks, or business checks WILL NOT be accepted and sending any of these will delay processing of your request. 2  Payment must be for the exact amount.  If the request is for a couple, family, etc., include $18 for each person.
https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks
Effective July 1, 2010, Iowa law provides a process to expunge a record for certain alcohol related offenses, specifically violations of Iowa Code chapters 123.46 and 123.47. The process for requesting to expunge a record of conviction for those offenses is identified in Iowa Code chapters 123.46(5) and 123.47(7).
https://iowacriminalhistory.iowa.gov/default.aspx?cmd=faq
The U.S. Department of Justice Order 556-73, also known as Departmental Order, establishes rules and regulations for you to obtain a copy of your Identity History Summary for review or proof that one does not exist. Only you may request a copy of your own Identity History Summary (or proof that one does not exist).
https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks
Criminal history record information changes continuously, with new information added as it is received. In theory, we could receive a record of arrest the day after providing a record check response of no record. A criminal history file would be created once our office received the arrest information. In the end, the criminal history record check response would now be incorrect.
https://iowacriminalhistory.iowa.gov/default.aspx?cmd=faq
Who pays if my employer requires that a record check be done? Pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 692.2, if an employer requires that a record check be done on a potential employee, the employer is required to pay for the record check.
https://iowacriminalhistory.iowa.gov/default.aspx?cmd=faq
1 Contact the criminal history unit to verify the employee's background check is within the three year time frame and is valid.  Request the criminal history unit add the agency to the applicant's previous records.
https://chu.dhw.idaho.gov/
how long are background checks good for?
Background checks are good for three year.