I had to have a Background Check when I was going through the bar exam in my state and trying to be a lawyer. I don't know how long they have been doing that, but they do it now! I didn't have to worry about it--I knew I had nothing on my record--but I know some people were, and I even think that was the cause of one man quitting law school after the first year. Too bad, as he was a good student though. He just seemed very worried about having to go through a background check and finding out that never every thing is expunged the way you think it is.
More and more I hear about people wanting background checks--when dating someone you know or when you are wanting to have a foster child come live with you. All good ideas.
