Criminal Records

Criminal-history reports are records of all of the crimes committed by a particular individual. The idea of a criminal-history report might be frightening to some people, but such reports are completely confidential, and can even be sealed off or destroyed after a certain period of time. more »

Everyone has the right to obtain his own criminal records, whether state or federal. The only real challenge is that criminal records aren't usually kept in a centralized, comprehensive database. If you have a record in multiple jurisdictions, you will likely have to go through a records request in each jurisdiction, at both the state... more »

Whether you are hiring someone for a job or need to find out about him for personal reasons, a criminal background check is an important investment of your time or money. You can find out if someone is a convicted felon by either paying an online service or doing the legwork yourself. more »

For most convicts, probation is a lengthy process that involves close supervision by a compliance officer. Often it occurs after time served in jail. Summary probation, on the other hand, is a more lenient system for minor offenders that usually keeps them out of jail. It is usually premised on an admission of guilt and is much more... more »

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 4.2% of violent offenders that abused children under age 6 were known by the victim. Before you hire that babysitter, read this article. There are some things you should know about the person that is going to watch your child. Putting your children in the wrong hands can be damaging or even... more »