Criminal record checks are recommended for all applicants. It provides insight into an applicant’s character, honesty and integrity, provides a history of any illegal activity, effectively assists employers guard against and defend negligent hiring lawsuits, and provides reassurance for a more secure, safer workplace.

The most accurate method in determining if an applicant has a criminal history is to physically search court records at the applicable county, state and federal courts in jurisdictions the applicant has resided in the past 7-10 years. This method provides detailed, accurate, real-time information and is achieved through Screenpointe’s national team of skilled and experienced court research specialists.

This search is conducted at the applicable county court(s) and reveals whether an individual has a felony or misdemeanor record within the last 7 years. Beyond a 7 year scope is available if maintained by the courts and as reportable by law. As a result of courts removing or not allowing access to social security numbers due to identity issues, it is recommended that all known names, including maiden, abbreviated and nicknames be searched to maximize results and ensure accuracy.

Detailed reports include case number, offense date, file date, original charge, amended or reduced charges if applicable, level of offense, disposition, sentencing details (including jail time, jail time suspended, prison term, probation term, conditions of probation, fines, cost, restitution, community service, treatment, counseling, etc.) disposition date and all verifiers found in file (name, dob, ssn, address, driver’s license number) as well as current status including warrants, outstanding fines, etc.

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