Capture Local Criminal Records Accurately
Search criminal records at the state and county level where criminal cases are officially filed and adjudicated, providing the authoritative case outcomes that employment decisions require with verified court sourced dispositions.
Run a Criminal Search
WHY IT'S BETTER
State and county criminal searches form the foundation of thorough background screening by retrieving records directly from the courts and repositories where criminal cases are officially filed and adjudicated, providing authoritative case outcomes that employment decisions require.
County courts maintain the authoritative records for most criminal prosecutions, making county level searches essential for capturing local filings that state repositories may not include or report completely.
Every reported conviction originates from verified court or repository sources with documented case numbers, filing dates, and official dispositions that withstand legal challenge and support defensible hiring decisions.
Address history determines which counties are searched rather than applying arbitrary geographic coverage, ensuring searches align with where candidates actually lived and crimes actually occurred.
Every reported conviction originates from verified court or repository sources with documented case numbers, filing dates, and official dispositions that withstand legal challenge.
A Structured Criminal Search Process
Court sourced criminal searches executed in four steps:
Identify Relevant Jurisdictions
Search scope is determined using address history, employment locations, and education jurisdictions to focus searches on counties where candidates actually lived and where records are actually filed.
Run State and County Searches
Criminal records are retrieved from authoritative county courts and state repositories that maintain official case files, with searches targeting specific jurisdictions based on where candidates have verifiable residence history.
Verify and Review Results
Results are reviewed to confirm identity relevance, verify case dispositions, and ensure reported records actually belong to the candidate being screened rather than to individuals with similar names or identifiers.
Receive Standardized Criminal Report
A standardized report summarizes jurisdictions searched, records identified, verified case outcomes, and source documentation that enables consistent adjudication across all candidates with complete audit trails.
Reliable Criminal Searches with Compliance for Good™
Court level sourcing and structured verification ensure state and county criminal searches deliver verified, defensible results
that support compliant hiring decisions with complete documentation.
Trust & Compliance
Searches follow FCRA requirements with documented sourcing and verification steps. Access controls and audit trails support defensible use. Oversight aligns with regulatory expectations.
State and county criminal searches retrieve records directly from the courts and repositories where criminal cases are officially filed and adjudicated, providing the authoritative case outcomes that employment decisions require. These searches target specific jurisdictions based on where candidates lived or worked rather than applying broad, unfocused coverage. GCheck’s court-level approach delivers the verified dispositions and case details that secondary databases often misrepresent or omit.
County courts hold the majority of criminal records that never get reported to state repositories, making county-level searches essential for capturing the local filings that represent most criminal convictions. State searches alone miss the county records where most criminal activity is prosecuted and adjudicated. GCheck’s county coverage ensures your screening doesn’t miss the records that matter most simply because they weren’t elevated to state systems.
Turnaround times range from 24 hours to several business days depending on court access methods, jurisdiction staffing levels, and record availability in each county. Many high-volume counties return results quickly through electronic systems while smaller jurisdictions require manual retrieval that extends timelines. GCheck provides transparent timing expectations so your hiring team can manage candidate communication and decision timelines appropriately.
Yes, court-level criminal searches are performed with documented candidate consent, follow FCRA reporting standards, and include the verification steps that demonstrate reasonable procedures for maximum possible accuracy. Compliant searches document sources, verify identity linkage, and retain audit trails that support governance and regulatory defense. GCheck’s FCRA-aligned process ensures criminal records are obtained and reported according to federal consumer protection requirements.
Results are delivered in standardized reports that summarize jurisdictions searched, records identified, case dispositions, and source documentation that supports compliant review. Consistent formatting enables your team to apply uniform adjudication standards across all candidates and locations. GCheck’s reports provide the detail and documentation your compliance team needs while remaining accessible for hiring manager decisions.
Yes, criminal search services integrate with ATS and HRIS platforms through API connections that enable centralized ordering, real-time status tracking, and automated report delivery within your existing workflows. Integration eliminates manual data transfers and ensures audit trails remain intact across systems. GCheck’s seamless integration makes criminal screening invisible to your hiring process while maintaining complete compliance documentation.
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