Running a criminal background check is a critical part of making informed hiring decisions. These checks help employers uncover any past criminal activity that could pose a risk to the company, its employees, customers, or reputation. By verifying an applicant’s history, you reduce the chance of:
Workplace theft or fraud
Legal liability from negligent hiring
Unsafe work environments
Regulatory compliance violations
Hiring someone who misrepresents their past
Unfortunately, it’s not unusual for job applicants to omit or misstate criminal records. A reliable background check ensures you’re basing hiring decisions on verified facts.
Our process primarily uses the candidate’s name and date of birth to search for records, as most jurisdictions no longer include Social Security Numbers due to privacy laws. Results may include felony convictions, misdemeanors, and relevant case details.
We follow a standard reporting policy that includes:
All felony convictions, regardless of when they occurred
Misdemeanors from the past 10 years (unless state or local regulations require a shorter reporting period)
Every record reported is verified directly at the official source, whether it’s a court, government agency, or law enforcement database. This process is fully compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which mandates record accuracy and verification.
County-Level Criminal Record Search
Turnaround: Same day to 2 business days
Searches county courts for both felony and misdemeanor convictions. Results may include details about sentencing, jail time, probation, or fines. Covers the past 7 to 10 years, depending on jurisdiction.
Statewide Criminal Record Search
Turnaround: Same day to 2 business days
Accesses records from state-level repositories, such as the Department of Public Safety or Office of Court Administration. This includes arrests, charges, court decisions, and sentencing information.
Federal Criminal Records Search
Turnaround: Same day
Searches U.S. District Courts for crimes prosecuted under federal law, such as wire fraud, tax evasion, or interstate criminal activity.
Sex Offender Registry Search
Turnaround: Same day
Looks into state-specific sex offender registries to find individuals who are legally required to register as sex or violent offenders in their current state of residence.
Multi-State Criminal Database Search
Instant Results
Casts a wide net across more than 1,400 jurisdictions, accessing over 2 billion records tied to more than 500 million individuals. While this database is powerful, it’s best used to supplement county or state-level searches, as it may not include every conviction or court update.
While large databases can provide a quick snapshot, they are often incomplete or outdated. That’s why our team of trained researchers works directly with courthouses and official agencies to verify every record at the source. You receive up-to-date, accurate, and FCRA-compliant results every time.
Whether you’re screening entry-level employees or senior leadership, a thorough criminal background check gives you the peace of mind you need to hire with confidence.