County criminal background checks to hire people you trust.
We offer county criminal history searches, the foundation of most background checks, that provide the most current, complete criminal information from county courthouses. Search by counties of residence disclosed on an application or those identified in a Social Security number search or use employment and academic histories to determine additional jurisdictions to search.
Standard county criminal searches cover seven years, though some jurisdictions make extended searches available. Results depend on what records are available, as well as Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulations and state laws.
Results may include:
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Number of years searched
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County and state
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Case numbers
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Disposition and related dates
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Charges
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Sentencing information
Get to the originating source of criminal records.
State and national criminal databases receive periodic updates, so they may not reflect the most current records. Our county criminal searches deliver:
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The most up-to-date, detailed information
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More case information, including harassment cases and pending/open misdemeanor and felony cases that are prohibited from inclusion in some databases
- Confirmation of records found in a variety of database searches, including state and national criminal searches
Advantages of county criminal history background checks.
The benefits of conducting county criminal history screenings include:
- Ensuring employee safety: Running criminal background checks helps you hire professionals of good standing to preserve a safe working environment.
- Safeguarding brand reputation: Hiring trustworthy individuals who are a good fit can safeguard your brand's reputation.
- Reducing risk: A credible workforce can protect your company from risks and legal issues, which require employing company resources to resolve.
74% of criminal searches
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Why consider us for county criminal history search services?
Hiring Verified Credentials to determine an applicant's criminal history is advantageous because of the following:
- Accurate results: Using a well-established contact network, automated tools, and highly trained background-checking professionals, we'll deliver accurate and comprehensive results to help you make strategic decisions.
- Precise reports: We create precise reports in a visually pleasing and understandable format so you can make decisions quickly and confidently.
- Reliable experience: Our decades of experience allow us to provide effective, fast, and reliable background-checking solutions.
- A dedicated point of contact: You'll have a direct contact to handle all matters related to our business relationship, from offering account-related support to meeting your specific needs.
- Smooth onboarding: We can onboard your organization to the verification platform quickly and efficiently so you can start reviewing background check reports. Our platform is compatible with top human capital management (HCM) and applicant tracking system (ATS) platforms.
- Easy-to-use management dashboard: Request background checks and view reports on an easy-to-use dashboard. The platform will allow you to manage all applicant and employee criminal data in one place, receive progress updates on screenings, and take advantage of document signature and storage features. You can also use the dashboard's settings to customize features to your needs.
- Scalable technology: Our verification platform can scale to accommodate more employees as your organization grows.
- Accreditation: We have certifications from the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) and TRUSTe, demonstrating our credibility and commitment to conducting compliant background checks. We're also a recertification provider of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
- Responsive technical support: Our USA-based customer support team responds after an average of three to five seconds so you can access fast solutions.
- Competitive pricing: We provide competitive prices while ensuring quality and timeliness.
Frequently asked questions about county criminal background checks.
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How is information gathered?
We have an experienced criminal records division with court researchers in every county jurisdiction in the U.S. This widespread network of researchers ensures rapid turnaround times and the most up-to-date information for your criminal background check.
Note: County court fees may apply for some searches.
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What's the difference between county and federal criminal searches?
The most common criminal offenses are crimes against local laws, which county criminal searches can uncover. In contrast, federal criminal searches identify cases tried at a higher level. These crimes are under the jurisdiction of federal statutes or regulations.
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Why trust Verified Credentials as the best county criminal background check company?
Verified Credentials is the best company for accessing county criminal database search services. Our screening teams prioritize speed and accuracy so you can make informed decisions quickly. We have been pioneers in the background screening sector since 1984.
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How long do county criminal history background checks take?
Criminal searches can take less than a day or longer. The duration depends on the extent of the search and whether the records are in physical or digital form.