Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
Background Checks Non Government
How many years back does a Background check go, for a non governement job?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Background Checks Non Government
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There is no set standard of time for a background check. Criminal records may be on your background forever as they are gathered from police records. Civil matters such as judgments will probably be on your record for 7 - 10 years.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
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