District Of Columbia Code § 4-1305.02

Criminal records check required for certain individuals.
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The following individuals shall apply for a criminal records check under this part:
An individual who seeks to be approved or licensed as an adoptive parent by the Agency or by any licensed child-placing agency;
An individual who seeks to be approved or licensed as a foster parent by the Agency or by any licensed child-placing agency;
An individual who seeks to be approved as a kinship caregiver or legal guardian by the Agency;
Except as provided in paragraph (1) of this section, an individual who seeks to become an adoptive parent of a child under Chapter 3 of Title 16 ;
Upon order of a judicial officer, an individual with whom a child is placed under § 16-2320(a)(2) or § 16-2320(a)(3)(C) ; and
An adult residing in the home of an individual described in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), or (4) of this section or, upon order of a judicial officer, an adult who resides in the home of an individual described in paragraph (5) of this section.

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