What is the impact of an Arrest Record on an 8a Application?

Any individual who has an arrest record must indicate this on their SBA Form 912 within the 8a Application.

What is the impact:

The impact of an arrest record can be a denial of the participants 8a Application or a delay in its processing.

If the individual is currently on parole, probation or has been convicted of a major crime  (for example, rape, child molestation, murder, tax evasion, financial fraud, etc.) there is a high likelihood that the 8a Application will be denied for failing to meet the SBA’s Good Character requirement.

If the individual has an arrest record, is not on parole, probation or has not been convicted of a major crime the SBA will freeze the 90 day 8a application processing clock. A copy of the individuals SBA Form 912 and completed fingerprint card is subsequently forwarded to the FBI for review. A delay in the processing and determination in the amount of 3-6 months is not out the question when there is an arrest indicated within an 8a Application.

What must be provided to the SBA:

The individual who has identified an arrest record must:

a. Submit a completed SBA specific FD-258 Fingerprint Card. An SBA specific FD-258 may be obtained from your local SBA district office. The card provided cannot have any holes, staples, additional marking or any alterations and must be completed in black ink.

It is the individuals responsibility to go to local law enforcement agencies to obtain legible fingerprints.

b. Provide details of the arrest (i.e., fines paid, jail time, probation served)

c. Include copies of all court disposition papers

If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact cloveer for more information.