Charges on background check

[dmc5434]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Washington
Six years ago, when I was 13, had a charge against me. I wasn't arrested or convicted. I'm worried that the charge will show up on a background check. Will it show? If it will what can I do about it? Thanks

 

[jiggy78]

Have you actually seen your own background check or are you just worried about something that "might" happen?

 

[cbg]

The likelihood that a charge from when you were 13 and for which there was never an arrest or a conviction will show on most background checks is so slim that it's not worth the energy to worry about it.

 

[dmc5434]

I haven't seen a background check. I'm a natural born worrier. Thanks for the advice.

 

[commentator]

How old are you now?

 

[Zigner]

How old are you now?

Six years ago, when I was 13...

I'm guessing somewhere between 18 & 20

 

[dmc5434]

I am 19. I want to volunteer in a program at the high school that I was involved in. I graduated in June. The school does back ground checks on all volunteers. I would be embarrassed if something shows up and I wouldn't be able to help.

 

[stealth2]

Did the charges involve misconduct with kids?