If BSIS determines that an applicant's arrest record shows he/she has past arrest ending with No Dispo (No Disposition means it doesn't say if found guilty or not) what will be required to do before licensing?

• A. applicant has 15 days to obtain written proof from the arresting agency
• B. applicant has 30 days to obtain written proof from the arresting agency
• C. applicant has 45 days to obtain written proof from the arresting agency
• D. applicant has 60 days to obtain written proof from the arresting agency

Answer: (C)

When a background check shows an arrest with No Disposition, there is an unresolved item that must be clarified before licensing can proceed. The licensing authority requires official written proof from the arresting agency that states the disposition of that arrest (what happened, such as guilty, not guilty, dismissed, diverted, etc.). The standard window to obtain this documentation is 45 days, so you should contact the arresting agency and request a certified disposition or an official statement within that period. This 45-day timeframe ensures the decision is based on complete and verified information, rather than an unclear or missing outcome. Shorter timeframes don’t give enough time to secure proper documentation, while longer timeframes exceed the required period.