Will a juvenile record for shoplifting from14 years ago, show up on a background check to be a teacher?
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Will a juvenile record for shoplifting from14 years ago, show up on a background check to be a teacher?
Asked on November 15, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, New Jersey
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Well the conviction or disposition may not show up but the arrest record may show up. Even though juvenile records are sealed, in New Jersey your Record of Arrest and Prosecution (RAP sheet) still contains every arrest, charge, and conviction you have ever had while living in New Jersey. Your RAP sheet will contain every arrest whether it occurred when you were a juvenile or an adult. The RAP sheet is available to police, prosecutors and other public officials. And yes, employers could get a hold of a RAP sheet so teaching boards can too. So what you need to do is to have a background check run on your self and see what comes up. Once you know you can take the steps necessary to have the arrest record expunged or sealed. Good luck.
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