County criminal record searches are conducted
on premise using more of the subjects personal information than just simply
entering a name into a computer database. The US court system is structured by
states and counties. There are over 3100 counties in the US. Onsite court
searches give you the ability to check any county in the US for criminal
records. Results may include filing date, case number, charges and sentence.
Covers a 7 year history, felony and misdemeanor. These searches are generally
conducted manually and on-site and give you the opportunity to get detailed
records including state police arrest records, suspended sentences, dismissals,
probation, incarceration records and those involved in pre-trial
intervention.
This superb search in combination with
national, county databases and hand searches, is included in our
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Criminal Records Search which tracks down
all available criminal records.
What is the difference
between a Database Criminal search, and an On Premise County
Courthouse search? The On Premise County
Courthouse search offers more detailed information, which is
as current as can be obtained because the information is
retrieved from the source, however it takes more time to
conduct the search and the search is limited to a single
county. Database Criminal Search searches several sources to
quickly check for any criminal related records, which match
your search subject. The disadvantage of database searches
is that the records retrieved are often less detailed and
not as current as for on premise County Searches. In other
words if you want accuracy then choose the On premise county
search and if you want a general search then choose the
Database search. Note: Please
keep in mind that records vary by state and different
states/provinces provide different information.
What do Criminal Records searched by County Include?
The criminal record is a report obtained from county
courthouses listing all criminal offenses committed by an
individual during a given period of time. Offenses which are
found on the criminal record fall into the following three
categories:
(1) Traffic Offenses: Normally, the only
traffic offenses that show on a criminal record would be
serious offenses such as "driving under the influence" or
"hit and run" violations.
(2) Misdemeanors: Usually
considered a less serious or minor offense, the misdemeanor
is a crime punishable by incarceration, typically in a local
confinement facility. The maximum incarceration period is
usually limited to one year or less. (A few states classify
a misdemeanor as an offense carrying a sentence of two or
even five years)
(3) Felonies: These offenses are
considered more serious than the previous two categories.
Typically, a felony carries a penalty of incarceration from
one year to life in a state prison, to the death penalty.
(It should be noted that
different states classify crimes differently. One states
misdemeanor may be another state's felony. Civil cases, such
as lawsuits between individuals or corporations and
bankruptcies, are not included on the criminal record.)
The countywide search we offer can search all 3000+ U.S.
counties, including the District of Columbia, going back as
far as 7 years. You need to choose one county per search.
Reports are obtained from the courthouse of each county. The
type and length of the search varies by county. Some offer
both felony and misdemeanor violations while others off only
felony. Some counties hold their records from the beginning
of time while others only retain several years worth of
records. The type of search and the number of years checked
are noted on the criminal records report when you receive
it.
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