Loerelei, you most certainly have no need to apologize to me. While I appreciate it, I was only joking with you.
As for you & Sioux's question, man, I wish you had not asked that! I don't know. I am not a lawyer, and will not be for another 6 years or so. My 'knowledge' of law is quite limited. I believe yes, it does go on public records, but honestly, I am not quite sure -- at all.
Sorry.