Since I have a felony conviction that I believe is keeping me from obtaining employment, if I move to another state will it show up on a background check?
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Since I have a felony conviction that I believe is keeping me from obtaining employment, if I move to another state will it show up on a background check?
Asked on June 3, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
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S.J.H., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Your frlony conviction can be picked up no matter where you go even though it depends on the type of search the employer does. If he does a fingerprint search it surely will come up. My suggestion is that you apply for Relief from civil disabilities. This is a procedure wherein you ask the trial judge or a successor judge if that judge is gone for a sealing of your record for purpose of your employement. Every state has different procedures on how this is done so check with the criminal clerk in your area or a criminal attorney.
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