Use this checklist when conducting a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment has been made to a job applicant to ensure that you are following all legally required procedures and completing all legally required forms. Criminal background inquiries cannot be conducted prior to a conditional job offer. For information on obtaining and using criminal history, see Restrictions on Obtaining Criminal History and Obtaining Background Checks and Investigations by Employers. For information on investigative consumer reports, see Obtaining Investigative Consumer Reports. This form is not intended for use if you are hiring in San Francisco, the City of Los Angeles or the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County; these regions are covered by the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative in Hiring Ordinance and/or the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.