Advanced Research will provide you with a comprehensive criminal background check to make certain that your workforce is protected.

Quick FAQ: Criminal records are indexed by name and date of birth and not social security number therefore it’s critical to perform a search of any alias and or maiden names on the candidate. Criminal cases are separated into three main categories: county, state and federal. There are two levels of crimes: Felony and misdemeanor.

Misdemeanor Records

A misdemeanor is a crime that is generally punishable by less than one year in jail. An example would be minor theft or a simple assault that does not result in substantial bodily injury. These cases are generally tried in the county court.

Felony Records

A felony, in many common law legal systems, is the term for a "very serious" crime; while misdemeanors are considered to be less serious. Crimes which are commonly considered to be felonies include: aggravated assault, murder, arson, burglary, and rape. These offenses are potentially punishable by incarceration in the state penitentiary. Felony cases are generally tried in superior or circuit courts.

County-Wide Criminal - * Cost: $15

The logical and accurate starting point is the county court as all cases originate from this jurisdiction. Open cases are also reported and generally include cases awaiting trial or charges for failure to appear on a pending case. Typically, this involves a physical visit to the courthouse to conduct the search. This search will include a minimum of seven years for both felony and misdemeanor court convictions. Our county searches consist of misdemeanor and felony searches in municipal, lower, district, circuit and superior courts.

State Criminal - Cost: $15

Each state operates a central criminal history record repository that receives case information contributed by the courts and law enforcement agencies. These states compile the information into one central database. Some states may have a repository that is restricted access and therefore may not be available. Reported information is generally limited to seven years but older convictions will be reported if available and the state law allows.

Canadian Province - Cost: $22

Criminal Search (misdemeanor and felony) of the court system for the following provinces and territories of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory.

International Criminal Cost: Varies

Reporting guidelines and availability vary by country. Contact our office for coverage details.

Federal Criminal - Cost: $14.00

A search of the Federal District Court for federal crimes such as embezzlement, bank robbery, and tax evasion. Recommended search parameters include all districts of residence in the previous seven years. Open cases are also reported and generally include cases awaiting trial or charges for failure to appear on a pending case.

National Sex Offender - Cost: $5.00

The National Sex Offender searches a national registry of participating states. It accesses information from the U.S. Department of Justice Sex Offender Database and information may vary from state to state.

Government Sanctioned Watchlist - Cost: $5.00

Advanced Research searches the repository maintained by the United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which stores terrorist and fugitive databases that include individuals, organizations and companies considered to be a threat to global and national security. This all encompassing search investigates more than 14 US and foreign watchlists and will ensure compliance the USA Patriot Act.

* A dditional charges apply is select counties across the US.