I've heard that arrests from a person's minor years become sealed or unaccessible, but I'm not sure if it's true. Is it? Is this anything before the 18th birthday? What if the arrest was at 17 and the court date was a month or two after the 18th birthday? Does it vary state to state? Or by offense?
Also, I've seen a background check and the offense did not show on it, but I'm wondering if different background checks yield different results. Are there different types or different levels of depth?
I'd appreciate links to official sites. Nothing personal, but I'd just like to see it for myself and can't seem to find it. If you don't have links, some search terms might be helpful. Either way, you get your two points in the least. Thanks, in advance.
2007-03-07
11:18:16
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Politics & Government
➔ Law & Ethics
It all depends on the state, and whatever agreements you make with the state's attorney and the courts. Records would not necessarily be sealed unless such an arrangement was made, but if you're charged as a minor, then you can guarantee 100% that the records will be sealed.
There are different types and levels of depth to any background check. The level of depth depends on their clients level of interest. A person who is saavy in investigating a person's background can get a lot of information. They'll talk to family, friends, neighbors, etc.
2007-03-07 11:24:49
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answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7
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Whether or not the offense will show depends upon the offense for which you were adjudicated. It also depends upon the type of background search performed, and the thoroughness of the search.
You record doesn't get automatically sealed at age 18. You need to request that it be expunged, and the court has to approve the expungement. Not all offenses will be eligible to be expunged.
Your record as a minor can be used against you as aggravating circumstances in sentencing you as an adult.
And for your example about the person getting arrested at age 17, and then going to court at age 18, well that person could be charged as an adult if the prosecutor or district attorney chooses to do so. If you are charged as an juvenile and are found to have committed the offense, you can be on juvenile probation up to age 21.
2007-03-07 11:35:17
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answered by Mama Pastafarian 7
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Get a No Cost Background Check Scan at https://bitly.im/aNGOh
Its a sensible way to start. The site allows you to do a no cost scan simply to find out if any sort of data is in existence. A smaller analysis is done without cost. To get a detailed report its a modest payment.
You may not realize how many good reasons there are to try and find out more about the people around you. After all, whether you're talking about new friends, employees, doctors, caretakers for elderly family members, or even significant others, you, as a citizen, have a right to know whether the people you surround yourself with are who they say they are. This goes double in any situation that involves your children, which not only includes teachers and babysitters, but also scout masters, little league coaches and others. Bottom line, if you want to find out more about someone, you should perform a background check.
2016-05-19 23:59:16
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answered by Anonymous
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If it was before your 18th birthday then you should not worry about it unless it was a felony or you were charged as an adult.
You could try going to the Prosecuting Attorneys office and asking them or having a lawyer track it down. But I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. Most places do the same type of background check and unless you need to be bonded then rest easy.
Crimes committed before the age of 18 are usually not held against you for a lifetime. It doesn't matter when the case was settled. What matters is when the crime was committed and what type of crime it was.
2007-03-07 11:41:48
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answered by nana4dakids 7
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have you ever been convicted of against the law? No. have you ever been arrested? answer truly with a proof - sure, and the record is at present contained in the attitude of being expunged. which will tell the skill company that it may not were something extreme. in the experience that they ask you contained in the interview, merely be honest. You were arrested for xyz, you've been chanced on no longer to blame and requested for the record to be expunged. some clerk did not record the papers, and also you've dealt with it now - the record will be sparkling in some months. (in the experience that they do the historic past examine first, you'll probable get a well mannered, "thanks for employing, yet we haven't any openings that would want to in advantageous condition you this present day" letter.) human beings keep in mind that folk have histories.
2016-10-17 10:59:31
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answered by ? 4
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age laws depend on the state and how they process their paperwork. contact the county courthouse or the sheriff's office of the county. Background checks are done based on the request. some involve county or some may be state which includes all counties. may include convictions but might also include prosecuted cases whether or not they were convicted.
2007-03-07 17:42:25
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answered by tryinthis2 4
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It is supposed to be sealed. How ever, when you get a security clearance with the government, they can be unsealed. Also, they can be opened, but only with a judges order.
2007-03-07 11:21:46
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answered by ProLife Liberal 5
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as long as it wasnt a felony i wouldnt worry about it, as an adult ive been arrested 7 times, and ive never had any trouble getting a job
2007-03-07 11:21:20
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answered by bigjacka55 3
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