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1. What is a criminal record?<\/strong><\/p>\n First of all, a criminal record is documentation of a person’s criminal history compiled on local, state, and federal levels by law enforcement agencies. The record usually lists non-expunged offenses including traffic violations.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0<\/strong>When are criminal records used?<\/strong><\/p>\n Criminal records are typically used by potential employers, lenders, and other parties to determine the extent of an individual’s criminal activity. In order to obtain your criminal record, the safest and most accurate way is to request the criminal record from the jurisdiction in which you were convicted. The process for doing so varies by jurisdiction, so you must check with the police department or court in that jurisdiction for information on the process.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0<\/strong>Can employers use criminal records upon making hiring decisions?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, employers have access to your criminal records and can use the records upon making hiring decisions. When making this type of hiring decision, the employer must show that there was “business necessity” for making the hiring decision. There must be some showing that the employer’s policy is reasonably related to the job requirements.<\/p>\n