Henderson, NV asked in Gaming and Criminal Law for Nevada

Q: Will a casino trespass warning appear on my record?

I was involved in a fight at a casino and was trespassed from the property, with my ID and picture taken. I was informed that I would be arrested if I returned, but no written documentation was given, and no arrests or charges were filed. I have no past incidents at the casino. Will this trespass warning appear on my permanent record?

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A: Based on how trespass warnings typically work in casino settings, this warning is unlikely to appear on what is commonly understood as your "permanent record" or criminal background. Casino trespass notices are generally maintained in private security databases kept by the casino itself or potentially shared among affiliated properties. These are not automatically entered into public criminal record systems that would appear on standard background checks.

In most jurisdictions, a trespass warning itself is not a criminal charge but rather a notification that establishes the element of "notice" required for a future criminal trespass charge. Without an arrest or formal criminal charges being filed, there is typically no entry created in state or federal criminal databases. The casino has simply documented your identity in their internal security system to enforce their property rights should you return.

However, this doesn't mean the incident is without consequences. If you violate the trespass warning by returning to the property, you could face criminal trespass charges that would then create a record. Additionally, many casino companies share security information across their properties, so the trespass may apply to other venues owned by the same company. If you're concerned about potential employment in the gaming industry or similar fields where casino security databases might be accessed, this incident could potentially be discovered during their specialized background screening processes.

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