Background checks generally include both state and federal checks.
There is no cut off date. They can go back as far as they wish.
A criminal background check in Colorado typically includes information on an individual’s criminal history within the state, including arrests, convictions, and any pending criminal cases. It may cover both misdemeanor and felony offenses at the state and county level, but the specific depth and scope of the check can vary depending on the screening provider and the purpose of the background check.
How far does a employment background check go for geico
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.
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.
7 or 8 years
Way back!
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.
A background check in Washington state typically goes back seven years for most criminal history information.
Very basically, they check to see if you are a felon, or if you have any disqualifying misdemeanors.