I found out I have a warrant - that I'm going to pay...what about a background check?

Question

Long story...I found out today I have a warrant out for my arrest. It's an issue with "theft" it has to do with my ex-husband. I have contacted the court, I'm going to post the bail and get a court date set.

How will this appear on a background check? Once I pay the bial the warrant will be lifted and I will only have the court date until something is set for me.

I've never had this happen - I have no idea what I'm supposed to do other than pay the bail and go to court.

Can someone please let me know how this will show up on a background check?

Thanks!

Answer 1

It really depends on what happens in court.  Unless there is more to the story I would guess it would end up being a misdemeanor and restitution of the $20 plus court charges would likely end up with the charges being dismissed.  Anyone running a background check likely would not be concerned about a misdemeanor on your record but a felony conviction would be an entirely different matter.

Answer 2

It would depend on the class of misdemeanor or felony it is. You should really talk to a lawyer and get one.

Answer 3

If you have not yet currently been charged with a crime it will not appear on a background check (i.e. employment, etc).  Of Course LE agencies will have access to that information and your warrant MAY be listed in NCIC with a Misc Extradition Note stating "Surrounding States" or something to that effect.  If you get pulled over, and the warrent is still open, the Officer will contact the originating agency to verify warrant and extradition.  Long Story Short.  Pay, get the warrant lifted, go to court, and get it dropped or get sentenced.  Until the actual sentence is delivered and you are convicted, there will be nothing on your background check.

Answer 4

See if you can get a deferred disposition, ask them for that.  If you don't get into anymore trouble for a year it will fall off your record.  But remember if you commit a serious crime in your life, just saying.....they can pull that up even though it's not on your record.  If you get a job, apply for credit, apartment, house, or whatever it won't show up.  Good luck.