Felony Background Check Limits

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In Kansas, employers can check felony convictions without a time limit. However, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) generally restricts criminal record reports to the last 7 years. If your felony conviction is for Criminal Threats, it can potentially appear on a background check.

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How far back does a company go for felony?
Hello Brian, are you asking about background checks in the hiring process? And could you please specify your location? This can affect the answer as different states have different laws.
I’m in Kansas and I’m asking about background checks and hiring process
In Kansas:
*. There’s no law limiting how far back an employer can go for felony convictions.
*. However, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) generally limits criminal record reports to the last 7 years.
Is there a specific felony you're concerned about?
Criminal threats
In Kansas, if your felony conviction is for "Criminal Threats," it can potentially appear on a background check. However, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), generally, convictions older than 7 years are not reported.