Definition
The State Criminal check searches state law enforcement agency repositories in the United States, which typically contain misdemeanors, felonies and traffic offenses, committed by an individual. While state criminal searches can add value, the amount and quality of information provided may vary by jurisdiction. For example, some states offer access to all jurisdictions reporting all convictions with daily updates whereas some state repositories do not include every county or update their records on a regular basis. Additionally, California does not have a statewide search available for employment purposes at this time.

Recommended For
Any risk adverse organization regardless of size or industry.

Scope
Info Cubic offers a wide range of scoping options to suit any client’s needs and or requirements. The leading practice is to search all provided and developed names and jurisdictions for the past 7 years.

Sources
State law enforcement agency repositories in the United States. The following states are known to have all counties reporting to the repositories: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, D.C., Guam, Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Utah.*

*Information subject to change. The information in these indicated states is as current as each county system. In the other states, some counties provide updates manually and therefore input to the central repository could be delayed.

Turn Around Time
12- 48 hours

Information Required

• Applicant Information – Name and Date of Birth, address
• Applicant AKA – Additional names that an applicant’s record might be filed under (maiden names, nicknames, etc.)

Process
The search is performed by our internal researchers or via our network of court research partners. Our court researchers are experienced, thoroughly vetted, and are constantly monitored and tested for accuracy and speed.

Results Guidelines
Reporting must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and any applicable state laws. All felony convictions, misdemeanor convictions, and related activity on record are also reported. Open arrest warrants, cases awaiting trial, and charges for failure to appear are also included when available and legally reportable. Laws vary state to state regarding criminal record use in hiring decisions; thus, consultation with qualified legal counsel is highly recommended.

*Please note additional third-party fees may apply.

Sample Report
Click here to the sample report.

FAQ
How do I decide whether to run a county or statewide criminal search