Expunged Record is Showing Up on Some Databases - Who Uses Those Databases

[mjchub]

My question involves criminal records for the state of: Ohio

I first plead intervention in lieu of guilt in 2008. My case was expunged when I completed my drug diversion classes. My case has been expunged since August of this year and yet I can still find it online. I've heard that it's because the major internet databases don't have to update any expungements. Is that true?

My main question is does anyone know what type of background check most non profit agencies use? I would hate to have a job turned down because of a drug offense from a few years back. Would they be more apt to use these online databases or a state run background check?

Thanks much

[Mr. Knowitall]

Some states require that private databases that get their information from the state update their records to reflect expungements; I don't know of any requirement in any state that extends to information obtained from non-state sources.

The only person who can tell you what service a given nonprofit uses is the person who is responsible for records checks for that nonprofit.