When traveling inside the US, do the airlines or airports run ones current criminal record?
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When traveling inside the US, do the airlines or airports run ones current criminal record?
Asked on March 7, 2013 under Criminal Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No, as a rule they do not run a criminl background check on domestic travelers (international can be a different situation). Typically, unless possibly there is an active warrant out for your arrest, you can travel without worry.
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