California’s 7-Year Rule – Background Check Regulations
The California 7-Year Rule is a major regulation that governs the disclosure of criminal records during employment background checks. Codified under California Civil Code 1786.18(a)(7), this law restricts consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) from reporting criminal convictions that are older than seven years in […]
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How long does California arrests stay on your record?
How Long Does California Keep Criminal Records?
If you have a criminal record in California, you may probably wonder whether it will ever be erased and when that might happen. To answer these questions in the most accurate manner, it is important to distinguish between arrest […]
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10 Questions & Answers on California Extradition Laws
What You Will Want to Know about California Extradition Laws – Frequently Asked Questions
There is a warrant for your arrest from another state and you have come to California. Can […]
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What Is Probable Cause in California
The police cannot issue an arrest warrant by themselves in California. They must submit a request for such a warrant and a judge will have to sign it in order to make it legally valid.
The Fourth Amendment of U […]
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