What do I need to do and approximately how much does it cost to get my record expunged. I was recently denied a job because of my background check. The only thing I know it could have been was a bounced check charge from 12 years ago. Although the check was for $15. I paid all fines and fees, it is still on my record. I was fingerprinted and was in a holding cell for 7 hours but never went to jail. I have no idea whether the case was adjudicated or not. It is old and I don't want it to hinder me again on getting a decent job. I am sure it would come up as a "fraudulent funds" charge and the viewer has no idea if it was $1. or a million but it looks bad. I have never had drug or alcohol charges, violence charges or anything remotely close to that. This $15. check which cost close to $3000 to take care of is still haunting me. Please any advice you can offer would greatly be appreciated