They can go back as far as they wish. They get to determine the perimeters of the background search.
I know my background check went back 10 years.
Way back!
There is no cut off date. They can go back as far as they wish.
There is no time limit on how far back the Federal government can go on a background check. Any criminal conviction can be looked at no matter how long ago it was.
Back to your 18th birthday.
As long as they want
7 or 8 years
A background check in Washington state typically goes back seven years for most criminal history information.
The TSA PreCheck background check typically looks back 7-10 years into an applicant's history.
There is no time limit on how far back a background check can go in Arkansas. Any criminal conviction can be looked at no matter how long ago it was.
In the state of Connecticut, employers typically go back seven years for criminal background checks. However, certain industries or positions may require a more extensive background check that goes further back. It is important to check with the employer or the state laws for specific details on background check policies.