Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I was told california can only go back 7 years on record check any criminal activity before that wont show. Is this true?


Asked on 7/23/13, 2:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

No.

Records are forever, and are maintained in the DOJ/FBI database as well as in the state databases.

For SOME purposes, a conviction may not 'count' against you after a certain time, but it is always on your record once entered. Sometimes employers will only ask about recent convictions, others want full disclosure.

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Answered on 7/24/13, 1:59 pm


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