Background Checks and Public Assistance With a Warrant

[Darthvader]

My question involves employment and labor law for the state of: Arizona

I work in a field where I will always have a background check. I found out a few days ago that I have a warrant out in a state far far away. I did not know about it and am pretty shocked. When they do a criminal background check I am assuming it will be seen, right?
Another thing, I need apply for foodstamps (since I am obviously not working) does any one know if they do a criminal background check? as I do have to mention the other state on the form, and they ask about fleeing from the law and things like that.

The big thing I am worried about, if they do these checks, will the other state some how get my name and and address. Would I be arrested here for it? Can any thing other than a "no job for you, you piece of scum" come out of getting a background check.

any one know?

they need a crying emocon...

[Mr. Knowitall]

When they do a criminal background check I am assuming it will be seen, right?

Maybe. It depends on the nature and extent of the check.
[QUOTE=Darthvader]does any one know if they do a criminal background check? as I do have to mention the other state on the form, and they ask about fleeing from the law and things like that.[quote]
You would want to tell the truth so that you don't risk being charged with a welfare fraud-type crime.

if they do these checks, will the other state some how get my name and and address. Would I be arrested here for it?

A background check of itself pulls information. What somebody does with the information they obtain after running the check is up to them. You've told us nothing about the crime from which you're running. If it's a minor crime, all the more reason to resolve the warrant.