An ORI is a nine-character identifier containing both alpha and numeric characters assigned by FBI CJIS which validates legal authorization to access Criminal Justice Information (CJI) and identifies the agency in all transactions.c
Effective January 2022, Ed Code 45125.1 requires that “Any entity that has a contract with a local educational agency shall ensure that any employee who interacts with pupils, outside of the immediate supervision and control of the pupil’s parent or guardian or a school employee, has a valid criminal records summary as described in Section 44237.”
1. Complete this DOJ ORI Application.
2. Email the completed application to authorizationquestions@doj.ca.gov or mail to:
Department of Justice
Applicant Information and Certification Program
P.O. Box 903387
Sacramento, CA 94203-3870
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