Criminal Records

Criminal Records

When Are Criminal Records Checks Done?

If you live in the United States and are applying for a job, chances are that the company or firm will do a background check on you. A check will be done to verify past employment and to see if you have a criminal records. But it's not just in job situations that background checks are done.

New to the neighborhood? Your neighbors might do a check to see if you're a sex offender, a drug dealer, or some other criminal. Want to volunteer to teach Sunday School at the church you recently started attending? A background check will be done to see if you're a child molester or have any criminal history that causes a red flag.

Criminal records are public records. With access to national databases, you literally can do a background check on most anyone. You enter basic data such as name, age, city and state, and you can receive information on someone.

Criminal Records Database

There are several online databases. A few of the most popular ones include:

• www.arrestwarrantrecords.com : The Arrest Warrant Records website provides information on individuals regarding: criminal history, outstanding warrants, active arrest warrants, court records, traffic violations, and more.
• www.beenverified.com : At this site, you can do an instant check on someone.
• www.felonspy.com : Felon Spy is a small group of dedicated community activists who is committed to making sure citizens do not fall victim to any crime.
• www.intelius.com : For a fee, you can do an instant criminal check on a person. The criminal report will include access to records of criminal convictions, misdemeanors, felonies, and other criminal offenses.
• www.publicrecordssearchonline.com : You can do some initial searches for free and will have to pay for more involved searches.

In many states, you can obtain information on sex offenders for free. You'll be able to learn when the crime took place, how much time was spent in jail, and where the person currently lives. Sex offenders are not to live within a designated distance from a school or daycare center.

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