In most jurisdictions juvenile records are sealed when one turns 18. The reason is that many of us in our youth have made poor decisions. Also, many statutes related to minors are status offenses. These are determined offenses merely due to the fact that a person is under age, and a minor. Situations like truancy, drinking alcohol and curfew transgressions are status offenses. Minor theft charges and crimes against public peace, like fighting, disturbing the peace and vandalism are related to youthful endeavors. In most cases these minor offenders mature and become members of society in good standing. Because of this, a second chance is given, and the court records are sealed and no longer part of the public record. Only major offenses like armed robbery, aggravated battery, maiming and homicide would allow a minor to be tried as an adult.
Why Get a Criminal Record Background Check?
Any criminal background checks would not in most circumstances reveal any offenses when committed as a minor.
Why a criminal record background check? When someone is hired by a company, they become the face of and represent the company. Those with a record of violent behavior probably wouldn’t be the best candidate for the ‘complaints department.’ “Louie the Leech” with multiple arrests and convictions for embezzlement would not be the ideal candidate for your accounting department. If an employ compromises a client financially, it reflects on the company and the business is held responsible for losses. Certain positions represent both legal and financial risk, making ‘due diligence’ a factor in hiring.
What Does a Background Check Show for Employment?
A criminal history reveals potential behavioral problems with a possible applicant. Even tickets can be a problem if the subject is being considered for a delivery position. Manual labor jobs are a bit more flexible, in that they minimize the opportunity for theft or other actions. However, there is a dictum, mostly applied to the construction industry; “if a person will steal for you, he will steal from you.” You need to have some insight into the character of the people who will be working for you.
Background Check Authorization Forms
Criminal record or background checks are usually only part of a comprehensive background check. A “Release Form” of some type is required to be presented to obtain a comprehensive criminal history check. Many criminal histories are available online for a fee. In most states, something like 35 of the states, criminal histories are public records and such available for preview on the net. Some however have an element of privacy, these will need a release to obtain. Some records will only reveal convictions, others all arrests even if the charges are dropped or never filed. One of the failings of online records, not all the information returned is strictly accurate. Use discretion when analyzing any return. Sometimes data about an individual gets crossed with someone with a similar name.
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Other records, like those of court proceeding are not freely available, mostly because they change so much over time. It would depend on how often the database is updated, and how it sorts out aliases, monikers and other data. Many jobs imply or require a security clearance that mandates a criminal history check. Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami FL offers expert private investigator and security services. Contact us today.
