Criminal Record 17 Years Ago

[Luke92115]

I got into trouble 17 years ago. Thank god in California they can only do back ground checks up too 7 years. The thing I am lost at is like on target application they still want you to disclose any Criminal records. So even though it has been 17 years and no other troubles, do I say yes on the applications for jobs or no? If I say no is that lying when they ask for the question but the state law says you do not have to disclose if over 7 years?

Please let me know you advice. Thanks

[Mr. Knowitall]

I don't know anything about the job, and I cannot see the application from here. Some employers are able to inquire more deeply, and some employers (e.g., federal employers) aren't limited by state laws. Can you share a few details and tell us exactly what is being asked?

[Betty3]

Your best bet is to always answer all questions on the employment application
truthfully. As Mr. Knowitall asked, exactly how is the "criminal hx" question
worded on the application?

Thanks.

[Luke92115]

They mostly always ask do you have a criminal record? The california law is just confusing on criminal records. The companies cannot go back past 7 years. My situation is 17 years ago. But I don't know if I an suppossed to still put on yes ven though it has been past the 7 years.

Thanks