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Lookback period tool
Pick a state to see general reporting-limit information for consumer reporting agencies.
Federal baseline (FCRA §605)
Convictions: no federal time limit. Non-convictions (arrests, dismissed cases): generally 7 years, unless the job pays $75,000+ per year.
California
Legal review required- Conviction reporting
- Generally 7 years from disposition, release or parole for CRAs (Cal. Civ. Code §1786.18).
- Non-conviction reporting
- Federal 7-year baseline applies; state rules may be stricter.
- Salary exception
- No salary exception under ICRAA.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-09-30
Special considerations
- Statewide Fair Chance Act applies to employers with 5+ employees.
- ICRAA adds disclosure requirements beyond the FCRA.
Sources
- California Civil Rights Department – Fair Chance Act
- Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. §1681)
General information only, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state and city. Consult employment counsel before making decisions.