What is the difference between National/Statewide/County Criminal reports?
A nationwide criminal report contains over 60 million records in 39 states plus a 35 state registered sex offender database. The records are updated monthly to ensure accuracy, however, if clients need up to the minute information on an applicant, a countywide search can provide the most accurate information. A statewide criminal check offers a more cost effective approach to the screening process. In some instances, statewide repositories update their information daily but it may take weeks for the information to appear in a particular index. A countywide search must be performed to assure accuracy. The use of a countywide search enables court researchers to perform a “Hand Search” of the court index dockets. A countywide criminal search includes a seven-year background search for misdemeanor and felony records. This method is the most preferred for investigating a person’s criminal history. It is best to perform this search in conjunction with a statewide search for best results.
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