The college I attend has an internship office and has an application for internships. In Florida, all school districts have the right to obtain information regarding sealed arrests. The college wants all students to fill out a application for internship that asks if you have "ever been arrested?" My question is, how should I handle the fact that I have a sealed arrest with no criminal conviction that the school district can know about but in actuality the college does not have the right to know about? My worry is that if I release the information to the college office (i.e., court papers) that it could get misplaced or otherwise cause me problems in the future. However, if I object to answering the question it could cause a concern. What would be the recommended course of action?
2006-12-01 15:43:41 · 3 answers · asked by titaniummetal1000 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Ooooh, that's a toughie! I would think it would also depend on what the infraction was that caused your arrest and how serious it was. It seems, somehow, it must be more serious since you are so uptight about it. Only you can make the final decision. I wish you the best.
2006-12-01 15:55:54 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet Gran 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All "sealed arrests" are not actually sealed. There are records in writing on your criminal history that follow you no matter what. This information is always available. The fact that the arrest is sealed may not fully protect you. If the college has access to your criminal history and you omit or answer the question falsely than you may ruin your chances at the internship. Contact your local police departments records bureau. They must give you a copy of the contents of your criminal history for a fee of course. If the arrest does not appear on the criminal history than you are in good shape, in that case you may answer no to the question of any arrests.... If you are able, consult with a lawyer as well.
What ever the arrest was, I hope you paid for it. But it is inhumane to expect a person to pay for there transgression for the rest of their lives. I wish you peace and prosperity.
2006-12-01 16:05:19 · answer #2 · answered by Adrienne C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you were never convicted, I would say no, if there was a question about "arrested" since many get arrested but then not convicted.
2006-12-02 02:56:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋