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The Criminal Record Checks section has two methods of obtaining a Virginia criminal history record report. To complete a Virginia criminal record background check, a SP-167 form must be completed. The processing time to complete a Criminal Record background check is approximately 15 business days after mail-in.
I need a background check for employment/adoption/school/housing. How do I do this? You must complete an SP-167 form. Please go to vspapps.vsp.virginia, and where you see “form” please choose the correct form (either SP-167 for individual requests or SP-230 for acceptable businesses).
Use a commercial web-based search engine. Many online companies, such as Intelius, US Search, and Net Detective, will search for someone's address as well as their criminal background records. You can search by typing in the person's first and last name, as well as current city and state.
You are allowed to pursue your case “pro se,” meaning without an attorney. The court might provide the forms you need to file the petition. However, the process of expunging a criminal record can be challenging. You could lose your case if you don't follow the appropriate steps or complete the paperwork correctly.
In 2021, the Virginia General Assembly passed a new law that will greatly expand eligibility for record sealing. Non-convictions, many misdemeanor convictions, and some felony convictions will be eligible for sealing, and some of these records will be automatically sealed instead of the typical court process.
How to Obtain an Expungement File the petition with a certified copy of the criminal charges. Serve the prosecutor with a copy of the petition and a certified copy of the charges. Obtain a complete set of fingerprints from a law enforcement agency.