People often ask me whether a criminal conviction falls off their record after seven years. The answer is no. ... Your criminal history record is a list of your arrests and convictions. When you apply for a job, an employer will usually hire a consumer reporting agency to run your background.
What states follow the 7-year rule background checks?
Essentially, the 7-year rule states that all civil suits, civil judgments, arrest records, and paid tax liens can't be reported in a background investigation (or other consumer report) after 7 years.Feb 22, 2018