Involuntary commitment?

Does an invlountary commitment (302 in my state) show up on background checks when you go for a new job?

If a police check for security is required (same as if you were buying a gun) it shows up but I think what job you're applying for and what sort of background check they do; I mean the company could pay somebody to do a thorough background check just because that's what that company does and that would include security and it would check that too, yes. I think it would depend on the company/job and their practices so no way of telling. I've only had one job that had a "real" background check and that was for the Government at the Pentagon, so. . .

Hello, Skully. Pennsylvania has statute dealing with confidentiality of records. Most allow only limited disclosure. See here:

http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/05.../s5100.32.html
http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/05...ap5100toc.html

If you would like a definitive answer, my suggestion is to call the Pennsylvania State Bar Association (Look in the yellow pages under attorneys) and ask to be referred to a lawyer who is familiar with Pennsylvania's mental health procedures for a free consultation.

Thank you for the links!

Hi Skully,
I work in Human Resources - generally companies are not looking for things like that - background checks are done to check criminal history, employment history and sometimes financial history (like if you've declared bankruptcy). In all cases, you will have to sign a release in order for your background to be checked. the only time I think any kind of commitment would come into concern is if you were trying to get some kind of security clearance.
Hope that helps!

Ohhhhhh...Involuntary committment! ....I thought you were talking about a shotgun wedding

HAHAHAHAHAHA nice one!!!

Thanks all for the replies