'Nation-Wide' Criminal
Database Check
What is a 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check?
A 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check is a search of multiple criminal and sex offender registry databases from all over the country. It is used to extend the geographical area being searched for potential criminal records to the national level.Nationwide Criminal Search, National Criminal Search, Nationwide Background Check, National Background Check, Instant Background Check, and Instant Criminal Background Check: Are They the Same as a 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check?
A 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check is sometimes improperly referred to as a Nationwide Criminal Search, a National Criminal Search, a Nationwide Background Check, a National Background Check, an Instant Background Check, and an Instant Criminal Background Check.What are the Sources of a 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check?
There are no true national criminal history repositories. 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Databases are compiled from various sources, including Prior County Criminal Record Searches, County Criminal databases, Department of Corrections, Administration of the Court, and State Sex Offender Registries.What are the Benefits of a 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check?
A 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check can be a very useful tool when conducting a quality Comprehensive Background Check. It covers a much larger geographical area than individual county criminal searches. It checks many criminal history records from across the country. It may provide information about possible problem areas that should be researched further at the local level. A 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check is a very fast and powerful research tool.What are the Weaknesses of a 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check?
Criminal Databases are notoriously incomplete and out of date. There are significant holes in the coverage in geography, time, accuracy, and completeness. What information is included, when it is included, and how it is included varies greatly for both commercial compilers and government reporting agencies.There are more than 7,000 significant courts in the United States that maintain criminal records. There is no national criminal record database that contains all these records. A "hit" on the 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check does not ensure that the applicant is a criminal, and a "clear" result does not ensure that the applicant does not have a criminal record.
Vital information, such as a file numbers, conviction dates, and personal identifiers, is often missing. For this reason, all "hits" from the 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check are followed up with a search in the jurisdiction in question.
In short, the 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check can be a very useful element in widening the geographical area being searched in a Comprehensive Background Check but should never be viewed as a complete criminal background search. For more information, see Criminal Database Limitations.
How Long Does a 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check Take?
Results for the 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check are available for viewing the same day the order is entered into our online tracking system. When "hits" occur, the local jurisdictions are checked. This extends the turnaround time for final results.Can I See a Sample 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check?
Yes, click Sample 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check.What is Our Recommendation for 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check?
Criminal record checks are an essential part of any Comprehensive Background Check. We recommend a 'Nation-Wide' Criminal Database Check for employers seeking to widen the geographical area being searched for criminal records. This allows employers to better protect themselves from individuals who may be trying to hide criminal records.Need Help Deciding Which Searches to Choose?
- For a summary of our suggestions on what should be in a thorough background check, see Comprehensive Background Checks.
- For a complete list of all our searches, see Elements of a Background Check for Employment Screening.
- For a discussion of the trade-off between cost and risk in criminal searches, see Criminal Checks: Cost Versus Risk.
- We are also happy to answer your questions. Just give us a call at 530-346-6626.
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