Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Background Checks

How long will it take for a criminal charge be on your background check for employment after sentencing. Lets say a person was arrested in California 6 months ago, but just entered a plea one month ago. That plea would erase all charges continguent on completing a program in 3 years. However, a no-contest plea was entered. Does the conviction immediately go on their record?


Asked on 8/14/01, 5:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: Background Checks

It depends on how busy the court clerks are. So call the criminal court clerk and ask. However, a month to two months should be the normal time.

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Answered on 8/15/01, 5:43 pm


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