Does an arrest show on a criminal background check if there was no conviction?

Does an arrest show on a criminal background check if there was no conviction?

My son was arrested for second degree breach of peace. In exchange for community service hours, the prosecutor agreed to drop the charges. He did not enter a plea, and there was no conviction. He is currently in nursing school and will be required to have a background check done. We were told after a certain period of time (13 months?) it would be as if it never happened.

Asked on February 25, 2012 under Criminal Law, Connecticut

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