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FEDERAL CRIMINAL SEARCHES

Federal criminal searches uncover offenses prosecuted in United States District Courts, including fraud, trafficking, financial crimes, and interstate offenses. These records are not found at the county level. GCheck delivers accurate federal criminal search results within 24 to 48 hours using verified sources and compliance aligned workflows to support fair and defensible hiring decisions.

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WHY IT'S BETTER

Visibility Into Serious Federal Level Criminal Records

Federal criminal searches provide insight into offenses that may not surface through local or state checks. Including federal level coverage helps organizations reduce blind spots and strengthen compliant hiring decisions.

Automated Federal Court Record Searches

Our system searches federal court databases to identify criminal cases prosecuted at the federal level. Automated retrieval accelerates turnaround and ensures consistent coverage across jurisdictions.

Coverage Beyond County and State Courts

Federal crimes often involve interstate activity or regulatory violations. This search captures records tied to multiple districts that local court searches alone cannot identify.

Verified Results With Standardized Reporting

All results are reviewed for accuracy and delivered in a standardized format. Reports clearly separate federal findings to support consistent and compliant evaluation.

HOW IT WORKS
A Clear and Reliable Federal Search Workflow

Submit candidate details once and receive verified federal criminal results without added process complexity.

Submit Candidate Information and Consent

Enter the candidate name, date of birth, and required consent through our portal or integrated ATS.

Automated Federal Court Search

Our engine queries applicable federal court records to identify reportable criminal cases.

Manual Review for Match Accuracy

If records are found, our team reviews identifiers and case details to confirm relevance and reduce false positives.

Receive a Standardized Federal Criminal Report

You receive a clear report summarizing federal criminal findings or a verified clear result for HR and compliance review.

Reliable Federal Criminal Insight with Compliance for Good™

Automated searches, manual verification, and consistent reporting support accurate federal level risk evaluation.

United States District Court Coverage

Searches criminal cases prosecuted in federal courts across applicable districts.

Detection of Serious Federal Offenses

Identifies crimes such as fraud, trafficking, financial crimes, and interstate violations.

Automated and Manual Hybrid Workflow

Combines fast automated searches with manual review for accuracy when records appear.

Reduced False Positives

Identity verification confirms records apply to the correct individual.

Standardized Federal Reporting

Clear reports separate federal findings from other criminal search results.

Fast Turnaround Times

Most federal criminal searches are completed within 24 to 48 hours

Compliance Ready Documentation

Reports support audit trails and defensible hiring decisions.

ATS and HRIS Integration

Order searches and receive results through your existing hiring workflow.

Trust & Compliance

Built for Federal Level Compliance

Our federal criminal search process follows consent requirements, identity verification standards, and audit ready documentation practices to support fair and compliant hiring.

COMMON CONCERNS ANSWERED See How Our Approach Supports Compliance and Consistency

What is a federal criminal search?

It checks criminal cases prosecuted in United States District Courts. These cases often involve serious offenses not found in county or state searches.

Why is a federal search important?

Some crimes are prosecuted only at the federal level. Without this search, employers may miss relevant criminal history tied to interstate or financial offenses.

How long does a federal criminal search take?

Most searches are completed within 24 to 48 hours depending on record availability.

Does this replace county or state searches?

No. Federal criminal searches are designed to complement county and state searches as part of a comprehensive screening program.

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