[profile53]

In the USA it is public record which in practice means anyone with money can get the record. This is potentially a large part of the high US recidivism. Once you have been convicted once, most employers will see the record and refuse to hire you forever.

[bookofjoe]

No, it means anyone with — or without — money can get the record right here:

https://www.judyrecords.com/

[sgjohnson]

I don’t think anybody particularly cares about non-violent misdemeanors, except maybe drug or alcohol offenses.

Felony on your record? Yeah, you’re basically fucked for life.