County/Court (Felony & Misdemeanor) Searches
Ascertain Screening has access to an extensive network of researchers across the United States in order to provide the most up-to-date, thorough criminal records available. Our records searches are conducted directly at each county court location, and include records at both the Felony & Misdemeanor level whenever possible. Our researchers conduct on-site review of court records and documents; this is not a "database" search. All results are generally available within 24-72 hours, and we have access to every county nationwide.

Multi-Jurisdictional Criminal Database Search
Often referred to as a National Criminal search, this valuable tool can be a useful research instrument to supplement searches at the county level. This search contains millions of records comprised from across the United States of various State repositories, Department of Corrections facilities, Sex Offender Registries and County.

Federal Records Searches
Federal courts are divided by state and then by district, however, a statewide search can be conducted by searching the corresponding federal district courts throughout the specified state. Our standard federal criminal statewide search is ten years.

Civil Records Searches
The upper and/or lower court records provide a report of any civil litigation listed on the index involving a particular individual. The standard civil index search includes the last seven years of activity within each court.

All criminal records returned to Ascertain with a "match" to the subject undergo further research by Ascertain to ensure it:

• Is an exact match to the applicant;
• The record has not been sealed/expunged; and
• The reporting of the record does not violate FCRA guidelines or any other state law. Many states have specific laws related to the reporting of criminal records.

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