anthongy817

Thanks for the reply! Yes, I've been working as a pharm tech for 4.5 years, but the board of pharmacy is much more lenient. If I can remember correctly, they only asked to disclose any arrests that were within 3 months. I know Texas does NOT automatically seal juvenile records at 21, but they do go into "restricted" access at 21 as long as I was not arrested for anything else as an adult. Why do you recommend hiring an attorney to get a background check done? From what I've read, I mainly need a background check via DPS (State) and FBI (Federal). I have already done a background check through the DPS which was clear. I am about to submit my fingerprint to the FBI to get checked as well. Do you think that would be sufficient enough? Thanks!

Well I spoke with the custodian of records at the juvenile center and she is working to get them mailed to me. I also asked for certified copies of my court documents but she said that I must get them from the district clerk's office. I called the district clerks office but they do not find any record on me. What gives?

Hi all. Do you all know if TBON look at juvenile misdemeanors more lightly? I have a total of five misdemeanors that are around 10 years old when I was juvenile. TBON uses L-1 Identity to conduct their fingerprinting background check. If I pay extra for the personal review, will it list everything that TBON will be see on my background? If not, which background checking company would be best to get my full rap sheet? Also, if a declaratory orders goes to enforcement, can you add any additional information to it later down the time line? I'm planning on submitting my declaratory order first, then petition to have my juvenile records sealed. Thanks!

Also another question. Can I register to sit for the exam prior to doing the background check? I'd rather have passed my NCLEX first and then wait for the declaratory order to go through; reason is that the longer I wait, the more stuff I will eventually forget for the exam. It looks like a few people received their ATT, passed the NCLEX, but was held up due to the background check afterwords.

Ouch that really is terrible. The BON sure is a horrible committee... So I went ahead with my first step and sent a request for records to the custodian of records at the juvenile center that I was charged at. I guess whatever shows up there is what TBON will see. I also had a few traffic tickets in the past (e.g. speeding, failure to signal); two of the tickets did go into warrants since I completely forgot about them (Arlington Municipal Courts takes months to schedule a court date)...but all have since been taken care of with no repercussions. Must those be reported as well to TBON? If so, where can I find the records for traffic citations? If I pay for a background check via a FBI-channeler, should I just report to TBON all that shows up on the list? Thanks!

In the state of Texas, I know that juvenile records are not automatically sealed/expunged at the age of 18. We are required to personally submit the request to a judge for approval. Quite lame since I was in high school with a wrong group of people and at the wrong place at the worst time. None the less, TBON uses L-1 Identity Solutions for background checks. From what I read, TBON supposedly do a statewide check (DPS) and Federal (FBI/NCIC). I know that my juvenile records might not show up via DPS check, but any criminal records (juvenile or adult) will show up via FBI/NCIC check regardless if it was sealed or not. Right? Many thanks!

I have a few juvenile misdemeanor charges from Tarrant County in Texas. If I can remember correctly, I was 15 and 17 at the time of the charges and they were for petty theft. I will be 25 years old this year and have not been arrested since (only a few traffic tickets for speeding). I just graduated from my LVN program this month and am going through the process of getting my paperwork submitted to sit for the NCLEX. During the entire of the program, I had written that I have NOT had any past convictions or charges. This includes entering the program and a few clinicals (Veterans Affair Hospital and Harris County Jail). I'd assume if Harris County Jail didn't say anything about it, then TBON shouldn't have a problem with it. I am also a Certified Pharmacy Technician and registered via PTCB and TSBP. I am still currently employed and going on 4 years now with the pharmacy. What do you all think? Should I call TBON and verify with them? Any help would be great. Thanks!