Do background checks go back only 7 to 10 years in Florida?

No. Criminal background checks may review an individual's history for a lifetime. However, records are only available if a local law enforcement agency has submitted the subject's fingerprint card. You may find more information at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's website and even run a background check online for $24.00. Because this site does not always allow links you may find the background search site by searching "Florida Department of Law Enforcement, criminal history information search".

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