Disclaimer

This is a summary of federal and state reportability scope. FCRA reporting is standard unless state exceptions differs from Federal, and in place prior to the FCRA. This information is based upon industry accepted practices which balance CRA legal reportability with employer usage of information.

CRAs must comply with applicable reporting limitations based on where the address of residence of the data subject.

Employers must adhere to various ban the box limitations, fair chance in hiring, etc. usually based on where the applicant resides or where the position is located. Employers should consult with legal counsel regarding its use of CRA reported information.

This summary is not 100% comprehensive and is intended to provide a brief snapshot of reportability. Reportability of Federal and state limitations may overlap and contradict. In these situations, the FCRA reportability is the default – unless the state enacted legislation prior to the FCRA.

Update:  11/25/2025

This should be used for informational purposes ONLY and should not be construed as legal advice, guidance, or counsel.  No attorney-client relationship is formed by reading or using this document.  Employers should consult independent counsel about their compliance responsibilities tailored to their specific situation under the FCRA and applicable state law.  JDP expressly disclaims any warranties, responsibility or damages associated with the use or reliance on the information provided.  By utilizing this information, you acknowledge and accept that you are solely responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided.

 

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1
 Scope Criteria (CRA Reporting) Based on Disposition Date Most Recent Date of Arrest, Offense, or File Date Based on Disposition Date Most Recent Date of Arrest, Offense, or File Date
2
 State Convictions Pending Charges (Including Arrest Only) Deferrals / Diversions – (That are: Active, Pending, Unknown or Revoked)

(Completed see either Conviction or Non-convictions as applicable)

 Non-Convictions Notes
3
 Federal FCRA No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
4
 Alabama AL No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
5
 Alaska AK No Limit 7 Years Not at all Reportable Not at all Reportable
6
 Arizona AZ No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
7
 Arkansas AR No Limit 7 Years Not at all Reportable Not at all Reportable
8
 California CA 7 Years 7 Years Pending.
Arrest Only is Not Reportable.		 Not at all Reportable Not at all Reportable Marijuana possession related over 2 years should not be used in employment decisions. Note marijuana distribution/intent to sell related is exempt.
9
 Colorado CO No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
10
 Connecticut CT No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
11
 Delaware DE No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
12
 District of Columbia DC 10 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 10-year limit is based on arrest date, date of disposition, or date of release.
13
 Florida FL No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
14
 Georgia GA No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years Do not report “first offender convictions”
15
 Hawaii HI No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
16
 Idaho ID No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
17
 Illinois IL No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
18
 Indiana IN No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
19
 Iowa IA No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
20
 Kansas KS 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7-year limit is based on arrest date, date of disposition, or date of release.
21
 Kentucky KY 7 Years Not at all Reportable 7 Years Not at all Reportable
22
 Louisiana LA No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
23
 Maine ME No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
24
 Maryland MD 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7-year limit is based on arrest date, date of disposition, or date of release.
25
 Massachusetts MA 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7-year limit is based on arrest date, date of disposition, or date of release.
26
 Michigan MI No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
27
 Minnesota MN No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
28
 Mississippi MS No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
29
 Missouri MO No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
30
 Montana MT 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7-year limit is based on arrest date, date of disposition, or date of release.
31
 Nebraska NE No Limit 7 Years 7 Years Not at all Reportable
32
 Nevada NV No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
33
 New Hampshire NH 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7-year limit is based on arrest date, date of disposition, or date of release.
34
 New Jersey NJ No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
35
 New Mexico NM 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years Not at all Reportable 7-year limit is based on arrest date, date of disposition, or date of release.
Juvenile Records are not reportable.
36
 New York NY 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years Not at all Reportable 7-year limit is based on arrest date, date of disposition, or date of release.
37
 North Carolina NC No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
38
 North Dakota ND No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
39
 Ohio OH No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
40
 Oklahoma OK No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
41
 Oregon OR No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
42
 Pennsylvania PA No Limit 7 Years 7 Years, Except ARD not reported 7 Years
43
 Rhode Island RI No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
44
 South Carolina SC No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
45
 South Dakota SD No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
46
 Tennessee TN No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
47
 Texas TX No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
48
 Utah UT No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
49
 Vermont VT No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
50
 Virginia VA No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
51
 Washington WA 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7-year limit is based on arrest date, date of disposition, or date of release.
52
 West Virginia WV No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
53
 Wisconsin WI No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years
54
 Wyoming WY No Limit 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years