Definition of Criminal Background Check
If you are currently looking for a new job or trying to rent an apartment, you may find yourself the subject of a criminal background check. Containing your entire criminal history, a criminal background can be an invaluable tool for weeding out undesirable applicants.
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Defintion
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A criminal background check is typically conducted by law enforcement or employers to verify your criminal history. A full criminal background check will list every arrest, charge, conviction and acquittal you have ever had.
Purpose
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Criminal background checks are primarily used by law enforcement and the courts to determine an individual's criminal history for charging or sentencing purposes. Recently, employers, landlords and other organizations have begun using them to ensure they are not hiring or housing dishonest or violent criminals.
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Acessability
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Since your criminal history is a matter of public record, almost anyone can access at least some of the information.
Maintainence
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Your criminal record, which is accessed through a background check, is maintained by the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). NCIC is a nationwide database of all criminal activity and records.
Removal
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You can have certain convictions or arrests removed from your criminal background check by going through a process known as expungement. Expungement rules vary from state to state, so contact a local attorney if you wish to pursue an expungement.
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