Multi-Level Criminal Background Checks Across Jurisdictions

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Catch critical records across county, state, and federal levels.

Convictions tied to a candidate’s residence, employment, or education
history are identified through county, state, and federal searches powered
by GCheck’s Compliance for Good™ platform. Results are delivered
in 24 to 48 hours with EEOC aligned assessments that reinforce fair hiring
and protect candidate dignity.

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WHY IT'S BETTER

Automated Criminal Screening Engine

Our system launches criminal searches instantly across multiple data sources the moment an order is placed. Automated retrieval accelerates results and reduces common delays without relying on slow, manual courthouse workflows.

  • Instant digital searches run as soon as the request is submitted.
  • Consistent coverage helps reduce missed or incomplete records.

Multi-Jurisdictional and International Reach

Criminal history can span regions. GCheck captures relevant records across locations where candidates have lived or worked, helping you avoid blind spots created by fragmented history.

Intelligent Search and Smart Vendor Dispatch

Each request is routed to the most reliable data source based on candidate history, location, and record availability. If digital results are not accessible, GCheck escalates to vetted manual researchers and delivers one unified report.

Rapid Turnaround and Reduced HR Burden

Automated retrieval shortens turnaround times and reduces the need for HR teams to call courts, follow up with vendors, or monitor scattered updates. Your team gets faster results with less coordination required.

Compliance and Legal-Ready Reporting

Our process aligns with applicable screening regulations and includes only verified, legally reportable records. Results are delivered in a standardized format to support consistent, defensible hiring decisions.

HOW IT WORKS
A Smarter Criminal Screening Workflow

Criminal screening demands both speed and accuracy. GCheck automatically routes each request to the correct county, state,rnfederal, or international source to avoid blind spots and reduce risk. This keeps your hiring decisions fast, consistent, and compliant.

Order Initiation

Enter the candidate’s information and consent to begin the screening process.

Automated Search and Routing

GCheck’s engine selects the right digital, courthouse, or international source based on the candidate’s location and history. Searches run instantly across county, state, federal, and global repositories, including sex-offender registries when relevant.

Intelligent Escalation

If digital sources cannot return results, the system automatically routes the request to a vetted manual researcher to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Consolidated Report Delivery

Receive a clear, unified report that shows verified criminal records or a clean result. You can track each request in real time from start to finish.

Criminal Screening You Can Trust with Compliance for Good™

Our process combines automated searches, verified results, and standardized reporting to help organizations reduce risk without slowing hiring. GCheck delivers complete, accurate findings across jurisdictions so your team can make confident, compliant decisions.

Complete Coverage

County courthouse searches, state repository access, and federal database queries for full visibility across jurisdictions.

International Criminal Checks

Screen candidates with global histories by capturing records from international sources to avoid geographic blind spots.

Sex-Offender and Warrant Searches

Adds an essential layer of safety for sensitive or public-facing roles by checking national registries and active warrants.

Smart Source Routing

GCheck evaluates each request and routes it to the most reliable source based on candidate history and location. This improves data accuracy and reduces false positives by validating information against the correct originating records.

Automated and Manual Hybrid Workflow

Digital retrieval runs first for speed and delivers results in as fast as 24 to 48 hours. When records require courthouse verification, cases escalate to manual researchers for completeness.

Real-Time Status Dashboard

Track every search from submission to completion with live updates so your team always knows exactly where each case stands.

Standardized Criminal Reporting

Clear, formatted reports separate county, state, and federal findings to support fast and consistent hiring decisions.

Data Security and Compliance Controls

Encryption, secure storage, strict access permissions, and consent workflows protect candidate privacy and support regulatory and FCRA compliance requirements.

Trust & Compliance

Compliance In Every Criminal Screening Workflow

GCheck strengthens compliance across every criminal search by verifying source accuracy and supporting consistent decision making.

  • Granular Role Based Security: Users only access the information permitted for their role
  • Full Audit Trails: Every search action, status update, and result delivery is logged and time stamped for complete traceability
  • Verified Record Reporting: Only confirmed and legally reportable criminal records are included to support fair and compliant decision making

COMMON CONCERNS ANSWERED See How Our Approach Supports Compliance and Consistency

What's the difference between county, state, and federal criminal searches?

County searches pull records directly from local courthouses and provide the most complete view of a candidate’s history. State searches compile statewide records but may be delayed or incomplete. Federal searches capture offenses prosecuted in U.S. District Courts, such as fraud, trafficking, and major financial crimes. A full criminal check uses all three because no single source contains every record.

Why can't employers rely on national instant databases alone?

Instant databases often contain gaps, outdated information, or dismissals that were never removed. They also include false matches because identifiers like middle names or dates of birth may be inaccurate. FCRA rules require verification of any database hit against the original court record, so instant databases can be used only as a preliminary screen, not a standalone solution.

How many jurisdictions should employers search for each candidate?

Employers should search every county and state where the candidate has lived, worked, or studied during the lookback period. Most candidates require 5u201310 jurisdictions, while individuals with extensive history or international movement may require federal-level or expanded searches.

What types of offenses appear in federal criminal searches?

Federal searches include crimes prosecuted in U.S. District Courts such as drug trafficking, major fraud, weapons offenses, immigration violations, interstate crimes, and white-collar offenses involving federal agencies or interstate commerce.

How long do multi-level criminal searches take?

Most multi-county, statewide, and federal searches complete within 24u201348 hours. Turnaround varies by jurisdiction and whether courts provide digital access. Cases requiring manual courthouse work or identity verification may take longer.

Can criminal convictions from other states affect employment decisions?

Yes. Out-of-state convictions appear in screening results and may be considered in hiring decisions, subject to state lookback laws and EEOC guidance. Employers must assess relevance, consistency, and fairness while staying compliant with local restrictions.

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