FAQ - record that was dismissed but not expunged

If I had a record that was dismissed but not expunged, would it show up on a background check report?

During a county court record search, dismissed records are located by the background check company. Dismissed records are referred to as non-convictions. Under the federal FCRA, a screening firm can report non-convictions for 7 years. However, certain states have more stringent restrictions that may not allow the reporting of non-conviction records. While inclusion of dismissed records in a report is legally permissible and accurately reflects the court record, the reality is that most employers do not consider them in their hiring decision because they are non-convictions.