What do I need to do or who do I need to contact to make sure that my fingerprints will not show up on future fingerprint background checks?
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What do I need to do or who do I need to contact to make sure that my fingerprints will not show up on future fingerprint background checks?
About 8 years ago, I received 3 misdemeanors and 2 summary offenses. The misdemeanors were dismissed; the summary offenses were dismissed after I completed a diversion program. All documents were apparently destroyed, however, my arrest record shows on a FBI fingerprint background check done for employment. When I received my expungement order it stated that fingerprints were to be destroyed as well. I’ve paid to have the state police background check done and my record was clean. The fingerprint background check is where it is showing up and that’s what I do not understand.
Asked on September 28, 2012 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country once someone has his or her fingerprints placed within the legal system they remain there regardless of the fact that ther person whose has those fingerprints was not convicted of any crime.
Unfortunately for you there is nothing that you can do to have your fingerprints removed from the data base utilized by law enforcement throughout this country.
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