Criminal Records Search

The Criminal Records search returns information from a collection of derogatory information, including statewide criminal courts, DOC (Department of Corrections), county arrest records, and traffic violations. The search can help you find information about criminal records, and may help guide investigations or determinations.

Before you begin this task:
  • Depending on your product subscription, you may not have access to this search.
  • To view a sample report that is generated from this search, click Sample Report.
  • Enter information in at least one field. When you enter information into multiple fields, your search precision increases.
  • To search more broadly, complete fewer fields.
  • When you search common names, complete as many fields as you can to avoid large result sets.
  • To view source information for this search, click Source.
Procedure:
  1. Enter the last name.
    Tip Toggle the Include Similar-Sounding Last Names switch ON to include or exclude names that match, sound like, or have a similar spelling.
  2. Enter the first name.
    Tip Toggle the Include Nicknames of First Name switch ON to include nicknames.
  3. Enter the middle name or the middle initial.
  4. Enter the street address with or without numbers.
    You can also include any other details (for example, Ave, St, Ct, or Blvd).
  5. Enter the city.
  6. Select the state.
  7. Enter the ZIP Code (for example, 12345 or 12345-6789).
  8. Enter the county name to limit the search to a specific geographical area.
  9. Enter the subject's DOB (date of birth) in one of the following formats:
    • MM/dd/yyyy (for example, 02/14/1963)
    • MM/yyyy (for example, 02/1963)
    • yyyy (for example, 1963)
  10. Enter a case number.
  11. Enter a DOC number (for example, CR 1234).
  12. Enter the SSN (Social Security number) with or without dashes or spaces (for example, 123456789, 123-45-6789, or 123 45 6789).
  13. To associate your search with a customer or a topic, provide a label (for example, the customer's name or a topic name) in the Reference ID field.
    The History function lets you view the searches that are associated with a reference ID.
    Note Your organization may require a reference ID in a particular format. Additionally, the contents of this field may be automatically completed or the field may have restrictions that are configured by your administrator.
  14. Click Search.