When should I use an instant criminal vs. an on-site county search?
If you know a subject committed an offense in a particular county, choose an on-site county search. This is where the actual records filed in that county are checked by a qualified court records researcher. If you know someone committed an offense in a particular state but not sure where, or if the subject has moved around a state several times, try an instant criminal search (This search covers a wider area) or our identity verification search to obtain names of counties subject has resided We recommend that any results returned by the instant criminal searches, be followed up with an on-site county search for the specific county where the offenses were committed. This will ensure the most accurate results.