Why order a County Criminal?
County criminal searches are a fundamental part of any background screening report. These searches are conducted directly at local courthouses by our experienced court researchers, ensuring the most accurate and up-to-date results. Unlike statewide searches, which rely on databases or repositories, county searches retrieve records straight from the courthouse—the original and most reliable source of criminal information.
Records obtained from county courthouses may include pending cases, felony convictions, and misdemeanor offenses, providing a comprehensive view of an individual’s history.
Understanding Statewide Criminal Classifications
Misdemeanors are state-level offenses that can result in a jail term of up to one year. In Connecticut, examples of misdemeanors include simple assault, breach of peace, disorderly conduct, DUI, and reckless driving.
Felonies, on the other hand, are more serious crimes that carry a minimum sentence of one year and a day. Criminal searches in Connecticut classify felonies as offenses such as murder, burglary, aggravated assault, and risk of injury to a minor. Most states follow similar classification guidelines.
However, New Jersey categorizes crimes differently. Felonies are referred to as indictable offenses, while misdemeanors are classified as Disorderly Persons Offenses. One key distinction in New Jersey’s system is that these offenses carry a maximum jail term of six months, whereas misdemeanors in other states may result in up to a year of incarceration.
Research Services conducts thorough county criminal record investigations, ensuring access to records for as long as they are available in the relevant state. In some jurisdictions, records may be accessible for a maximum of seven or ten years, or a different period based on state-specific regulations. Additionally, state laws and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) may impose limitations on reporting certain information.
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