County Criminal Court Search
Description
BrightScreen's County Criminal Court Search offers a single search of criminal court records at a county court, providing the most accurate, timely, and compliant court records for your applicant.
Related Policies & Protocols
Specifications
Number of Names Searched | 1; alias names can be searched as an additional add-on search |
| Sources Searched | 1; See Source Lists below |
Time Scope of Search | Minimum of seven (7) years, subject to applicable laws and policies regarding reportability and availability of records. BrightScreen may provide records beyond seven (7) years automatically if they are reportable and are available at no additional cost. Searches beyond seven (7) years may be available at additional cost. Contact Customer Care for more information. |
Jurisdictional Scope of Search | County Criminal Court; domestic jurisdictions only (50 states & Puerto Rico) |
| Freshness of Data | Realtime |
Primacy of Data | 100% primary source |
Third Party Fees | Varies by county |
Availability
BrightScreen interfaces with 100% of county criminal courts in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Criminal searches outside these jurisdictions are considered international searches and will be billed in accordance with the corresponding pricing policy.
Turnaround time varies dramatically between counties across the country, and is heavily influenced by the method we use to interface with the court.
Three Types of Interfaces
Interface Type | Method of Access | Expected Turnaround Time (TAT) |
Automated | Electronic | <1 business day |
Hybrid | Clear records: electronic Hits: manual review | Clear records: <1 business day Hits: 1-3 business days |
Manual | Court runner physically visits the courthouse, using a Public Access Terminal or interacting directly with the court clerks | Varies greatly. Subject to court holidays, closures, natural disasters/weather, health emergencies, and changing local legislation. Most counties: 1-5 business days California: 1-8 weeks |
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