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      FCRA and tenant screenings vs employment screenings

      What is the name of your state? NY. Someone just told me that FCRA (the laws that govern the use of Consumer Reports for tenant/employment screenings) laws do apply to landlords in that they are required by law to obtain the Consumer's authorization in writing so that a Consumer Report can be...
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      Relocation, petty offense and background check

      What is the name of your state? NY. I was convicted of disorderly conduct via a guilty plea in NY back in 1996. Disorderly conduct is a non-criminal violation in NY. My record falls under the 160.55 sealing law in NY which means that certain criminal records such as fingerprints(NY and FBI) DA...
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      Forecasting trouble?

      What is the name of your state? NY. I have been at my job for 16 years. My parents live in Ga and are getting on in their years. My father has a medical condition that may get worse. Basically they are OK but I have made plans to relocate to Ga from NY in the future. I think it would be better...
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      Purpose of exit interviews

      What is the name of your state? NY I was given an annual employee evaluation 2 months ago. There was nothing really bad in it(not as good as before but everything has changed at my office) but I did question something the manager had said. I didn't question it for long but i did indicate my...
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      Question about sealing...

      What is the name of your state? NY NY has 2 sealing codes, CPL 160.50 (disposition favorable to defendant, aquittal, dismissal, ACD) and CPL 160.55 (conviction for a non-criminal offense). Both require that certain criminal records such as fingerprints be destroyed, police records and DA...
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      Question about 10 year old case

      What is the name of your state?NY 10 years ago I was charged with a B misd but pled guilty to a non-criminal violation. At arraignment when i met with my legal Aid attorney she had the complaint in front of her and my blank rap sheet. She said 'why don't we try to dismiss the charge" and said...
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      One more question

      What is the name of your state? NY My chapter 13 petition was filed on 1/31/04. I made my first payment to the trustee at the creditors meeting on 3/4/04. I am currently finished with my plan. When was the reporting of negative info such as late payments supposed to stop on my credit report...
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      Question about firm that works with ...

      What is the name of your state? NY section 611 of the FCRA to remove innacurate info from credit report. I just completed a 3 year chapter 13 plan. Last month i attended a Life After bankruptcy seminar. They hosted a law firm that worked on behalf of clients that upheld the FCRA law section...
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      Seeking a link

      What is the name of your state? NY. I'm wondering if anyone here can help me. I have posted here before asking all kinds of 'what if" questions. I have been on my job a long time. I am a good employee, have been threatened to be fired maybe once or twice in 16 years(happens to just about...
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      Salaries in employment contracts vs at will

      What is the name of your state?NY. I have worked for many years for a company and have a professional degree.My employment status is at will. Some(not all) other employees with the same degree have employment contracts or "letters of agreement" with the board of directors. I know this because...
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      Do courts have their own rules...

      What is the name of your state?(NY)... when it comes to sealing certain information related to a conviction? Here's my story: I was charged 10 years ago with a class B misdemeanor but pled guilty to a violation, a non-criminal offense. My criminal records (fingerprints, DA records, police...
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      Question about convictions and fairness in hiring, etc

      What is the name of your state? NY. This is something for Carl or the Senior Judge may know. As i understand criminal background checks in NY, NY state DCJS fingerprint generated criminal records are only open to government agencies and those entities who can fingerprint or otherwise obtain...
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      Does anyone know Georgia FCRA laws?

      What is the name of your state? NY. I live in NY and have been considering relocating to Ga. to be closer to family. I have a violation conviction from 1996 here in NY. The event has not affected my current job or professional license which was not affected by my conviction since the offense was...
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      Rental car and damage

      What is the name of your state? NY. In 6/2002 I rented a car to go from NYC to Atlanta to attend a relative's wedding. I used my own insurance policy for the car rental. I understood that if i got into an accident or noticed damage I would get a police report. The rental company went over the...
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      A few questions

      What is the name of your state? NY. I have a violation(non-criminal offense) conviction that is 10 years old. The record was "partially sealed" via NY CPL statute 160.55 which seals the fingerprints, police records and DA records. However the court record is still open due to conviction. Do I...
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      What is the name of your state? NY. I have a 'violation" conviction on my record from 10 years ago in NY. A 'violation" is considered a non-criminal offense and is not considered a crime in NY. My concern has to do with violation offenses appearing in a Consumer Credit Report in NY for...
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      Questions

      What is the name of your state?New York. Can someone provide with information regarding these? Preferably someone with experience regarding sealed criminal records and Consumer reporting and criminal checks. 10 years ago I was charged with a class b misdemeanor and pled guilty to a violation...
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      Curious

      What is the name of your state? NY. In NY when a defendant is charged with a criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor) but the arrest ends in a conviction for a non criminal violation(like disorderly conduct or harassment)via a plea deal or guilty plea, it is considered that "criminal action is...
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      Visiting Canada-- question

      What is the name of your state? NY.I have a violation (non-criminal, below a misdemeanor)) conviction on my record from 10 years ago in NY. In NY this type of conviction is sealed under NY CPL 160.55 which seals NY DCJS fingerprints, police records, DA records as well as includes expungement of...
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      Criminal procedure law--all states?

      What is the name of your state? NY. I am curious to find out about how other states make provisions for sealing/expungement of arrests that didn't lead to criminal convictions. In NY for example, an arrest that lead to a dismissal, a decline prosecution, an ACD or an acquittal gets sealed under...

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