State Criminal Background Checks

State criminal background checks have the potential to be very comprehensive. However, they must be done correctly. No national database of criminal records yet exists. Therefore, all checks must be done in the individual states. Most background check companies rely on statewide databases to get their information.

This is not the best strategy. State databases typically only include information from the Department of Corrections. This almost always limits the information available to records on people who have actually served time in jail. As everyone knows, a criminal conviction does not always mean jail time. Fines, community service and house arrest are other common sentences, especially for first-time offenders.

Information Resources Can Provide State Criminal Background Checks for Your Company

In order to get the most accurate information, a county-by-county search needs to be conducted. The local courthouses in each county will have information on virtually every criminal case that has gone through them, without regard to whether or not a case resulted in a jail term. Here at Information Resources, our employees search the records in the courthouses of every county in which your applicants have lived or done business. That way, we can be certain no pertinent background information is overlooked. This enables you to make a more informed hiring decision.

We're ready to serve your criminal background check needs today. You can set up an account with us at no charge. There's no reason to wait. Call us today at 1-800-548-0822. You can also contact us through our online form.