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A Guide to Criminal Records Search

We live in the digital era when information is accessible with a few clicks of a button, but is criminal records search that simple? Often, it is. Learn more about these records and how you can find the information which you require.
What Information Do Criminal Records Contain?
These records keep the past criminal history of a person, if there is any. They contain the most important identification information - full name plus aliases that the person is using or has used, date of birth and last known address. There is also a photo of the person plus their fingerprints. There are also details on the person’s physical traits including hair and eye color and identifying marks including tattoos.
When you embark on a criminal records search, you should know that there is information on all convictions - misdemeanors and felonies. There are usually a lot more details too. You can expect to find a full record of past arrests when and where they have occurred. A full account of warrants is also present.
There is typically information about current pending charged. This is particularly important because a person may have never been convicted, but there may be serious charges pressed against them and this is something which you would want to know about. The records contain details on dismissed and acquitted charges too. These also help you get a better idea of what kind of person you are dealing with when performing criminal records search.
Who Keeps Criminal Records?
There are various types of authorities responsible for this. Country sheriff’s offices and county courthouses have detailed records of the crimes committed in the local area. There are stated government departments and agencies responsible for keeping records at state level. The information is more comprehensive as it contains details on convictions, arrests, charges and warranties statewide. The broadest and most detailed records are kept by agencies operating nationwide. In the United States, this is the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 
Are Criminal Records Accessible Online?
Any member of the public can access state sex offender registries on the websites designed especially for the purpose. There is no need to sign up or pay any kind of fee. The information is updated regularly so you can be confident that it is current.
When it comes to criminal records search focused on broader information, things are trickier. What portion of the information in the records is public depends on applicable state laws. Sometimes courthouses and other institutions have online databases which are directly accessible to members of the public. In other cases, you will have to send a request to obtain a particular record. It is also possible to use specialized services that take care of the administrative process and deliver the information directly to you.
Conclusion
How do you initiate a criminal records search? It’s always a good idea to start with the basics. You can use a search engine or a specialized website to begin with to see what comes up. Then you can find your way around and dig deeper. Usually, there is a sufficient amount of useful information available to the public.

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