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Checkr Editor
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787
Language
English
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Summary

Warrants may or may not show up on your background check depending on the type of warrant issued and the background check conducted, as different jurisdictions have varying rules on who can access criminal warrant records. Bench warrants are more likely to be reported by standard criminal record checks, while civil and traffic warrants are less likely to appear unless they are related to a pending case or are publicly accessible court records. Search warrants will not show up on a background check because they're an investigative tool forming part of a criminal investigation. In most cases, standard criminal record checks will not reveal any warrants, but this can vary depending on the employer's background check and jurisdiction.