rap sheet

noun

, Slang.

1. a record kept by law-enforcement authorities of a person's arrests and convictions.

rap sheet

noun

1. informal.
   a police record of an individual's criminal history

Word History and Origins

Origin of rap sheet¹

1955–60; rap ¹ (in the slang sense “a criminal charge”)

Example Sentences

The lack of any prior "rap sheet" means the judge will be more likely to show him leniency.

From BBC

Laube became addicted to heroin and alcohol, which fueled a lengthy rap sheet that included driving under the influence, fighting in public, and carrying a switchblade.

From Los Angeles Times

Santos, a New York Republican, is scheduled to stand trial next year on a lengthy rap sheet that includes charges that he defrauded donors, lied to election officials and stole unemployment benefits.

From Seattle Times

The woman told police that Reyos was not the guy, but with a smeared rap sheet, he was arrested anyway.

From Los Angeles Times

The fingerprint database at the FBI will hold your “rap sheet,” which is a list of all the information that identifies you.

From Encyclopedia.com