Background Checks

[Raven7777]

What is the name of your state? NJ

I have a friend who was arrested I think what might have been a bench warrant for unpaid parking tickets that his ex-wife failed to tell him about.
He may get a new job soon that requires a background check. When the potential employer performs a background check, will this minor petty offense show up in a background check?

 

[lerymup]

Convictions

Background checks mainly show convictions. That is what employers do not want to see. especially felonies and misdameanors(sp).

 

[Raven7777]

He paid the fine, bail etc etc and was released in an hour. Does this mean he was convicted?

 

[racer72]

Parking tickets are generally consider civil, not criminal infractions and do not show up on backround checks. But the failure to pay the tickets could have resulted in a criminal citation. Have your friend contact the court and see if the arrest will show up on a criminal record.

 

[Raven7777]

Thanks for the reply. Just to be on the safe side, could you recommend a Background Check Agency that my friend could perform his own search just to be sure. Is there a reputable organization that would conduct a thorough search or should he hire a private investigator to conduct search?