ACCESS a combination of criminal databases to get your prospective applicant's complete background. INSTANT online and MANUAL OFFICIAL RECORD searches include national-federal, state, county and local levels, felonies & misdemeanors and Department of Corrections.
What criminal history is available?
SARMA Data Systems offers multiple searches to diligently screen applicants for federal offenses, felonies, misdemeanors, sex offenses, traffic violations and arrest logs.Which criminal search is right for my business?
It is important to choose the correct criminal product(s). Criminal products offer varying coverage and can be instant or manual. While instant searches offer the quick and economical data, manual reports offer the most reliable data.| Types of Criminal Searches | |||
| Type | Description & Products | ||
Instant |
Instant criminal products search for felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations and incarcerations from data gathered from state agencies. This data is updated regularly. However, some data varies based on the product. This is offset with access to multiple instant criminal products.
|
||
Manual \ Database |
Manual criminal reports are fulfilled by court researchers or databases searches. These reports can take from an hour to several days. Manual products offer the most thorough search of criminal history and include federal crimes, felonies, misdemeanors, sex offenses and incarcerations.
|
||
| Criminal Searches | |||||||
| RAPSHEET Criminal Report | Criminal National Search | US National Criminal Report | State Criminal Report | County Court Search | |||
| Sample |  |
|
|
|
|
||
| Type | Instant | Instant | Instant | Manual | Manual | ||
| Coverage | 51 states View coverage |
41 states View coverage |
45 states View coverage |
44 states View coverage |
50 states / 3,200 counties | ||
| Court Records (i.e., Felony & Misdemeanors) |
38 states | 38 states | 38 states | 1 state | 1 county | ||
| Dept of Corrections (i.e., Incarcerations) |
47 states | 47 states | 47 states | N/A | N/A | ||
| Sex Offenses | 0 states | N/A | 50 states | 1 state | 1 county | ||
| Traffic Violations | 0 states | 14 states | 3 states | N/A | N/A | ||
What is the difference between an instant and manual search?
An instant search yields real-time results of online criminal databases while a manual search inquires for a researcher to search physical records from government offices and/or state databases. While searching an instant database is faster, a manual search of official records provides a more detailed account of an individual's criminal history.What is a felony?
A felony is the most serious of offenses and usually means a minimum of one year in prison.What is a misdemeanor?
A misdemeanor is a lesser serious offense usually only requiring a maximum of one year in a county-level prison.Return to Top