Does a dismissed claim of domestic violence show up in a backround check?

Question

First I have to say, because I feel so vilainized by this, I did not, would not, will not, ever in my life, physically abuse a woman. I find the act of abusing a woman, or even violence (unless in self defense) appalling and inexcusable, which is why I am devastated by this claim.

Long story short, my ex filed a frivolous domestic violence claim against me. She wanted an injunction against me in place for a year going into the hearing and when I showed up with witnesses she immediately decided to dismiss it.

No charges or police involvment, no arrest, no evidence, just her claim in which she doesn't even state any violence, because there was none. Now this hearing for domestic violence is on my public records. I'm devestated by this, my character is very important to me and I have no criminal record whatsoever. I can prove she lied and seriously exagerated, etc. And show a motive for her actions. I'm now suing to prove my side. If I win, can this be removed from my records?

Now that I am suing her she tells a friend about how high her legal expenses are (she hired an attorney to file the domestic violence claim) , say's "she doesn't know how things got to this" and "she just wants to be my freind". I really don't even know what to say to that.

Thanks carrie ann, btw technically there were no charges, just what my lawyer says amounts to a "claim" by her.

Charges would only have been if I was arrested. She basically just went to court and filed a written statement... ie: claim.

Answer 1

it might depend on who's doing the looking. For example, if you were to be printed b/c you were going to work w/ kids, I think pretty much everything shows up. You should probably check w/ your lawyer about that, about having it removed and/or expunged from your record. However, if the claim was unfounded, they may be able to "correct" it and state on the record that it was unfounded. If you are suing her, you're doing it in civil court and her charges might have been criminal, so your lawyer might not be the expert on it. So.... definitely talk to a lawyer, even if it's just a legal aid attorney and not your own.

Answer 2

if u have no conviction, trail, on your record and u werent fingerprinted and charges were dismissed u may be eligible to have record expunged and sealed for lack of evidence and charges dismissed. go to local court house and inquire of this procedure.