No record of arrest at court house

[ANF2014 43]

I need help... my dad is applying for citizenship after being in the country for over 30 years as a permanent resident. About 3 years ago he got into a heated argument with his girlfriend and the police were called, he was taken in but there is no record at county courthouse of arrest. I know if we disclose the arrest we need to provide records of court disposition but there isn't one to provide... not sure what to do in this situation. Any advice or guidance that you can share would be greatly appreciated.

[Rc123rc 528]

If there is no record of arrest then maybe they gave him just a warning or cooling off? If he did physically do anything to his GF and no record then there is probably nothing to worry about.

[ANF2014 43]

No he didn't do anything physical... so maybe there is no record... so should it be disclosed on his application? Or due to no record he will be okay of we don't disclose? Thank you

[Rc123rc 528]

Read the wording carefully on the application but it probably says "arrest" if it does then no need to report. You can always pay for an expanded records search but your county records certainly would have had a record if there was one.

[ANF2014 43]

Thank you

[maria betances 42]

I need help... my dad is applying for citizenship after being in the country for over 30 years as a permanent resident. About 3 years ago he got into a heated argument with his girlfriend and the police were called, he was taken in but there is no record at county courthouse of arrest. I know if we disclose the arrest we need to provide records of court disposition but there isn't one to provide... not sure what to do in this situation. Any advice or guidance that you can share would be greatly appreciated.

was there a court date involve ? get criminal back ground check on your dad that make sure that was charge file. because it wont qualify because it happen 3 yrs ago .

[ANF2014 43]

was there a court date involve ? get criminal back ground check on your dad that make sure that was charge file. because it wont qualify because it happen 3 yrs ago .

I believe he went to court and nothing ever came of a formal charge. And the courthouse shows no record of the arrest. Not sure what 3 years has to do with it... please explain what it wont' qualify for?

[maria betances 42]

Because you have show good moral character for the lasr 5 years. Have the court house write a certify letter saying that there was no arrest record found. Also ask your date if the they book him when he was taken in. Did they took hes finger prints and pics