Criminal Record

• What will a criminal record show?

  Criminal records, or criminal histories, show any felony arrests and gross misdemeanors. Every t...of Good Conduct” or “Lack of Criminal Record.” In this case, you can ask your last...

• Can I order a criminal record check on someone other than myself?

  Yes, you can. But, to get more thorough results with your criminal record check, you may need to have the person's Social Security number and date of birth. A number of companies provide criminal re...

• Do criminal record reports tell you about someone’s driving record too?

  Two Different Records Criminal record reports contain driving-related criminal convictions that als...

• Does a criminal record contain speeding tickets and accidents from a driving record?

  Criminal and Driving Records No, a criminal record does not generally contain speeding tickets and ...

• What types of criminal record background checks are typically performed by potential employers?

  Several types of criminal background checks can be performed by potential employers, including a Department of Justice criminal background check, an FBI criminal background check and an instant crimin...

• What information will show up from my criminal record when someone conducts a background check?

  That depends upon the scope of the criminal background check but generally speaking, criminal records include arrests, incarcerations, convictions and sex offender records. What criminal information ...

• What is the relationship between a driving record and a criminal record?

  Two Types of Records Driving records and criminal records are two distinct types of records maintained by different state agencies, yet some information, such as driving-related criminal convict...

• What if I know someone has a criminal record but their background check states "no records found"?

  There can be various reasons that a criminal history background check might return results that state “no records found.” One reason could be that the record has been expunged or sealed. I...

• Does a first DUI offense appear on my criminal record?

  Generally, offenses that appear on your criminal record are offenses your state categorizes as gross misdemeanors or felonies. So, if a first DUI offense is included in your state’s DUI laws as ...

• Will having a criminal record show up on a background check disqualify me from getting a job?

  No, there are federal laws that prevent an employer from denying a person employment because the background check shows an individual has a criminal record. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act, whic...

• When employers conduct a background check does my criminal record contain all arrests or only convictions?

  Employers who hire background check services to conduct background checks are restricted by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) on the information they are allowed to receive in consumer credit repor...

• Can employers run a criminal records check?

  Yes, anyone can run a basic criminal records check, provided that they have information such as the birthdate, name, address, and Social Security number of the person they want to check out. Many emp...

• How long does a criminal check take?

  ...ng, make sure you know what you're receiving. There are different criminal checks available: County Criminal, Federal Criminal, Statewide Criminal, National Wants and Warrants, and Sex Offender Regist...

• Will traffic school remove a hit and run from my driving record?

  ...unge citations from their driving record by attending traffic school. Hit and Run & Driving Records In the case of hit and run, however, the state is not so inclined to be merciful. Nor do t...

• What can I do if someone accesses my driving record illegally?

  Civil or Criminal Matter That depends on whether the activity is a civil matter or a criminal actio...ou should contact the authorities. View Your Records Unfortunately, it’s very difficult ...

• How long do drug test results last on my record when I am the subject of a background check?

  It depends on what you mean by “record.” Drug test results will always remain on your record with any employer who required you to take a drug test and will always remain on your medical ...

• Why aren't all criminal records available in a nation-wide search?

  The reason why all criminal records are not available in a nationwide search is that not every court system submits their criminal records to the databases that accumulate these types of records and m...

• Where can I obtain a criminal background check?

  You've got a couple choices. You can attempt to compile your own background check by rummaging through the Internet. Watchdog agencies, public interest organizations, and government sites are all goo...

• Do non-citizens have U.S. criminal records I can view with a background check?

  ...of criminal records you may need to search in order to get a comprehensive background check report. Criminal records include: state and county, state and federal inmate databases, misdemeanor and felo...

• What is the 10 Year History Record Check for CDL holders?

  Understanding the 10-Year History Record Check The 10-year Driver History Check became law in 1999 as part of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. Similar to the kind of background criminal che...