Criminal records are public records and access is permitted under the Freedom of Information Act. However, if you use a 3rd party (such as a background investigation company like us) then your use of the records is restricted. Through use of our friendly "Order Wizard" you will learn what FCRA restrictions may apply depending on the type of record search you wish to order.

In employment, tenant, and business-transaction situations (or any FCRA-purpose) you will need to obtain consent from the applicant advising them of the background check. If your purpose is purely personal, then you do not need to obtain consent and the subject will not be notified.

Despite the proliferation of digital data, a majority of criminal records are only still only accessible at the county court level, and will not appear in a Nationwide database search. Also, we will not return any nationwide search result unless we can match the person’s name and one other identifier (such as date of birth or address).

Yes, through our sister company, Court Diligence, LLC. If you regularly have batches of multiple orders, please go to www.courtdiligence.com to set up a reseller account.

Reports ordered on Backsearched.com may not be resold. However, our sister company, Court Diligence, LLC. specializes in reseller accounts. Please go to www.courtdiligence.com.

At a minimum, convictions will be reported. If your purpose is employment, this is the only type of case that will be reported. Otherwise, we will report dismissed and / or pending cases as well. Sealed or expunged cases will never be reported.