There is no limit set by law on how far back a prospective employer can look into your criminal history - EXCEPT - a civilian employer cannot access your juvenile record.
Not if they are public records.
I am aware of no law in any state that limits the length of time an employer can go back into your criminal history (excluding your juvenile reord of course).
Back to your 18th birthday.
In Georgia, employers can generally check criminal history for up to seven years, excluding certain exceptions such as convictions for specific serious crimes that have no time limit. Employers must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when conducting background checks.
A background check can go all the way back to your 18th birthday. Some government background checks, and background checks by private industry which involve security clearances, can even include your juvenile record.
Your adult criminal history NEVER 'goes away' - your employer will always be able to find it if they look far enough back in your history. You would be better off disclosing it so that the prospective employer won't think you tried to conceal it. Your choice.
You must give some idea as what a"limited criminal history check" might encompass. Ask your prospective employer, there is no other way anyone can know.
In Michigan, background checks typically go back seven years for criminal history and employment verification. More comprehensive checks may include information dating back further, but this can vary depending on the type of background check being conducted and the specific requirements of the employer or organization.
The question is unclear. A check of one's criminal background is, as the name implies, a search of that persons entire criminal history. If the prospective employer is a private entity they can only go back as far as your 18th birthday, but if it is a government agency, your juvenile history is also available to them.
The standard is 7 years if performed by a 3rd party (like Kroll). If the employer himself does the search, there is no limit or if the salary is over $75K. Also check your local state employment laws.
In Pennsylvania, employers can typically perform criminal background checks that date back seven years for non-convictions and convictions. However, there are a few exceptions for certain positions, such as those that involve working with children or vulnerable adults, where employers can conduct checks that go further back in time.
A criminal background report typically includes information on convictions from the past 7-10 years. However, some states may have specific rules on how far back certain types of offenses can be reported. It is recommended to check with the specific state's regulations on reporting criminal history.