Criminal and Civil Records

County criminal history is researched for both felony and misdemeanor convictions and pending cases within a given county. Counties to be searched may be identified by the job application, the social security number trace, or by the employer. The search will yield data on court cases filed, charges filed, conviction data, and case disposition. Searches go back a minimum of seven years. Depending on the jurisdiction, some records searches can extend beyond seven years. Record information is obtained directly from the county courthouse record terminals. This is a fundamental search for investigating criminal backgrounds.

State criminal history is researched for both felony and misdemeanor convictions and pending cases for a minimum of seven years. This search provides a complete picture of an applicant’s records at the state reporting level, which may contain data not found at the county level, and encompasses all counties within the state providing a more comprehensive search. The availability of extended search periods varies by state. State criminal history searches encompass all counties within a particular state. Not every state has regulated processes that enable it to offer and maintain a state records repository. Other states have record repositories, but they are unregulated and poorly maintained. Unfortunately, NAS has found that only a handful of states have regulated, well-maintained repositories. If a state does not have a records repository the criminal search will be conducted at the county level. The statewide search offers an additional layer of security to the recruitment process.

A Federal District Court Criminal Record Check is a check of federal district court criminal records. A Federal District Court Criminal Record Check is available in 94 federal district courts nationwide. The check depth is a 7-year check wherever records are available 7 years back or more. If the maximum possible depth of a standard criminal record search is less than 7 years, the maximum possible depth of a check is provided. All legally reportable felony and misdemeanor conviction records, pending cases and non-conviction records found are reported. Records found may contain limited identifiers due to the federal district courts’ policy of redacting personally identifiable information (PII) such as date of birth, social security number, drivers’ license number, and address. The average turnaround time is the same day to 3 business days.

A National Criminal Database (NCD) Check is a check of a proprietary database, containing more than 1 billion records from counties, state departments of corrections (DOC); state administrative offices of the courts (AOC). NCD also includes the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Check, a check of state sex offender registries from 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and many Native American tribes (including offender photographs, where available), and the Global Watch List Check, a check of national and international databases, including FBI Most Wanted List, Interpol Fugitives List, Office of the Inspector General Health and Human Services (OIG/HHS/SAM Exclusions List, and Office of Foreign Assets Control Specially Designated National (OFAC SDN) List, and several state level Medicaid Sanctions lists. Also included is a proprietary database of previously completed reports. A full source description is available upon request.

Average turnaround time is same day.

**Please note, records that do not contain a date of birth may not be returned in any of the searches listed below.

National Criminal Database (NCD) Check

A National Criminal Database (NCD) Check is a check of one name in the national criminal database.

National Criminal Database (NCD) Check with Alias

A National Criminal Database Check with Alias is a check of all names developed from a Social Security Number Trace (SSN Trace) in the national criminal database. SSN Trace is included with this service.

National Criminal Database (NCD) Check with Ongoing Applicant Monitoring

A National Criminal Database (NCD) Check is a check of one name in the national criminal database. The entered name is automatically placed into continuous monitoring. Any change in the results since the last query will be provided at the time it is reported. A new profile is automatically created with the record details. The applicant remains in monitoring until the name is removed.

National Criminal Database Check with Alias with Ongoing Applicant Monitoring

A National Criminal Database Check with Alias is a check of all names developed from a Social Security Number Trace (SSN Trace) in the national criminal database. The entered name and all names returned in the trace are automatically placed into continuous monitoring. Any change in the criminal results since the last query will be provided at the time it is reported. A new profile is automatically created with the record details. Once per year, the SSN trace data is refreshed, and any results that are different from the original trace will also be returned and a new profile is created. The applicant remains in monitoring until the name is removed. SSN Trace is included with this service.

Shared Confidence® Volunteer NCD Check

A Shared Confidence® Volunteer NCD Check – 1N is a search of one name in the national criminal database, at a non-profit discounted rate. This service is only for IRS recognized non-profit end users. Proof of non-profit status required. SSN trace is included in this search.

Shared Confidence® Volunteer NCD Check with Alias

A Shared Confidence® Volunteer NCD Check – AN – All Names is a search of one name in the national criminal database, at a non-profit discounted rate. This service is only for IRS recognized non-profit end users. Proof of non-profit status required. SSN Trace is included with this search. All names returned on the trace are run through the NCD.

NAS provides credit and background checks in over 200 countries. We provide support for obtaining records on individuals in the US who have lived abroad, as well as best practices for companies who have offices around the world. The type and scope of information available in each country vary greatly due to many unique factors that exist abroad. Contact our offices for information and pricing pertaining to specific countries.

County Court Civil Record Searches

A County Court Civil Record Search is a search of the county court civil (non-criminal) records located at the county seat or central county courthouse, and is available from county courts located in over 3100 counties nationwide. The search depth is a 7-year search wherever records are available 7 years back or more. If the maximum possible depth of a standard civil record search is less than 7 years, the maximum possible depth of a search is provided. All legally reportable civil records found are reported. Records provided may be name match only due to the general lack or identifiers in civil court records. Average turnaround time is 3 to 5 business days.

Federal District Civil Court Record Checks

A Federal District Civil Court Record Check is a check of federal district court civil (non-criminal) records. Available in 94 federal district courts nationwide. The check depth is a 7-years wherever records are available 7 years back or more. If the maximum possible depth of a standard civil record search is less than 7 years, the maximum possible depth of a check is provided. All legally reportable civil records found are reported. Records provided may be name match only due to the

general lack of identifiers in civil records and the federal district courts’ policy of redacting personally identifiable information (PII) such as date of birth, social security number, drivers’ license number, and address. Average turnaround time is same day to 3 business days.

National Federal Civil District

A search of all 94 Federal Judicial District Courts based on the county ordered for civil records. Searches are performed based on first and last name, DOB, SSN, and County. Records found on the national search are compared to an address history of the applicant due to limited identifiers available on federal records. SSN trace is required. Average turnaround time is 1 business day.

Federal District Bankruptcy Court Record Checks

A Federal District Bankruptcy Court Record Check is a search of federal district bankruptcy court records. The search depth is a 7- year search wherever records are available 7 years back or more. If the maximum possible depth of a standard bankruptcy court record search is less than 7 years, the maximum possible depth of a search is provided. All legally reportable bankruptcy court records found are reported. Records provided may be name match only due to the federal district courts’ policy of redacting personally identifiable information (PII) such as date of birth, social security number,

drivers’ license number, and address. Average turnaround time is same day to 3 business days.

Federal District Bankruptcy Court Record Check – 1N1D (1 Name, 1 District)

A Federal District Bankruptcy Court Record Check – 1N1D is a check of 1 Name in one specific federal district bankruptcy court.

National Federal District Bankruptcy Court Record Check – 1NN (1 Name, Nationwide)

A National Federal District Bankruptcy Court Record Check – 1N is a check of 1 Name in all federal district bankruptcy courts nationwide. Records found on the national search are compared to an address history of the applicant due to limited identifiers available on federal records.

A National State Sex Offender Registries (NSSOR) Check is a check of state sex offender registries from 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and many Native American tribes (including offender photographs where available). Average turnaround time is instant.

County Court Criminal Record Searches

A County Court Criminal Record Search is a search of felony and misdemeanor county court criminal records located at the county seat or central county courthouse, and are available from county courts located in over 3100 counties nationwide. The search depth is a 7-year search wherever records are available 7 years back or more. All legally reportable felony and misdemeanor conviction records, pending cases and non-conviction records found are reported. Court access fees, if applicable, are not included in the price. Average turnaround time is same day to 3 business days.

Puerto Rico County Felony/Misdemeanor

This search includes a superior court search in the selected county. Superior court records in Puerto Rico contain felony and misdemeanor cases. The applicant’s full date of birth, full legal name, city of birth, and mother’s maiden name are required for this search. Average turnaround time 3-5 business days. Court fees are applied.

Nationwide Wants and Warrants

This is a nationwide search of local, county, state and Federal Extraditable Warrants, and may include misdemeanors and/or felonies. Not all law enforcement agencies contribute to this database. Average turnaround time is 1-2 days.

Federal District Court Criminal Record Checks

A Federal District Court Criminal Record Check is a check of federal district court criminal records. A Federal District Court Criminal Record Check is available in 94 federal district courts nationwide. The check depth is a 7-year check wherever records are available 7 years back or more. If the maximum possible depth of a standard criminal record search is less than 7 years, the maximum possible depth of a check is provided. All legally reportable felony and misdemeanor conviction records, pending cases and non-conviction records found are reported. Records found may contain limited identifiers due to the federal district courts’ policy of redacting personally identifiable information (PII) such as date of birth, social

security number, drivers’ license number, and address. Average turnaround time is same day to 3 business days.

Federal District Court Criminal Record Check – 1N1D (1 Name, 1 District)

A Federal District Criminal Court Record Check – 1N1D is a check of one name in one specific federal district court. Turnaround time is 24-48 hours.

**Please note, only records with a minimum of 2 full matching identifiers will be returned.

National Federal District Court Criminal Record Check – 1NN (1 Name, Nationwide)

A National Federal District Court Criminal Record Check – 1N is a check of one name in all 94 federal district courts nationwide. Records found on the national search are compared to an address history of the applicant due to limited identifiers available on federal records. Turnaround time is 24-48 hours. **Please note, only records with a minimum of 2 full matching identifiers will be returned.