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Acquittal / not guilty on a background check
The fact finder did not find the defendant guilty of the charge. This is not a conviction.
Short answer
Can an acquittal appear on a background check?
The fact finder did not find the defendant guilty of the charge. This is not a conviction. The court history may still show an acquittal unless sealed; non-conviction reporting restrictions can apply.
What acquittal / not guilty means
The fact finder did not find the defendant guilty of the charge. This is not a conviction.
Can it appear on a background check?
The court history may still show an acquittal unless sealed; non-conviction reporting restrictions can apply.
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