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jad0422
Nov 30, 2007, 10:19 AM
Hello,

I need advice. I am doing a job search and a company I am interviewing for asks on their application if I have EVER been convicted of a felony. I had some convictions 20 years ago, but nothing since then. Do I have to disclose this information on the application? Is it legal to ask this question? I thought a company could only inquire about your convictions for the past 7 years. I appreciate you advice!

Fr_Chuck
Nov 30, 2007, 01:53 PM
No, not sure where you ever heard that. They may ask if you EVER had a conviction. Many background searches only go back 7 years, ( esp drivers license records) those tickets normally don't show up after 7 years.

Depending on who runs the search some older convictions don't show up