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What to Do When a Criminal Record is Discovered in Your Background Search:
1. If it is your record -
A. Make sure all the details and findings are correct, if not
contact the authority to correct any defects (i.e. 60 day jail time was actually suspended).
B. Criminal records are not automatically a reason for denied eligibility. Therefore
it is important to prepare a statement as to the circumstances
involved in your issue. This may include indicating your age
at the time, how long ago the event occurred, proof of rehabilitation
and details or reasons things went wrong. This statement is
only to be presented to the accepting institution when necessary.
2. If you dispute the record-
A. Verify all identifiers, name, middle initial, DOB, SSN, and any address information
as well as the location of the record (were you ever there?).
B. Contact the reporting authority, agency, or court for accuracy or any discrepancies.
C. Check dates of arrest versus your whereabouts.
See if the arresting agency has a photo (mug shot) of the person.
Contact the agency or officer for details which may prove
its not you, even offer a face to face meeting for identification.
If you are able to demonstrate someone else was the party,
have the court correct the record and provide you with a
document with the explanation.
If you wish you may contact and attorney to assist your efforts.
D. In the unlikely event that a criminal record has come back from the State Police matching all
of your personal identifiers (i.e. name, DOB, SSN), you
will need to contact the NJSP and you will then be required
to submit your fingerprints. Providing the record is clear,
they will then provide you with an official document stating
that your record is clear and someone else has assumed your
identity if that is the case.
3. In any event you will need to confirm your eligibility from any medical
facility that you will be involved with. Each institution
will make a decision on a case by case basis.
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