What does it mean if I receive a no record response on a public criminal history inquiry?
The CCH system will search for an exact match of the information the user enters. Sometimes the user will receive a “no record” response to a search. A “no record” response could mean a number of things. One possibility is that the subject does not have a criminal history record. Other possibilities include the following: -The subject’s record is not public data. -The subject’s name was entered incorrectly. -A nickname was entered, rather than the name associated with the record. -Criminal data about the subject was not sent to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. -The subject’s record is under a former name, such as a maiden name. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension may not have access to all criminal history information maintained by local police departments, courts, and federal agencies, such as the FBI. It is also important to note that criminal data is subject to change; therefore, the outcome of CCH searches may vary over time. Refer to the brochure, [Accessing and Reading Crimin
