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As a background check company, our mission is to supply the private sector with comprehensive, up-to-date data, quickly, securely and inexpensively. Our services, systems and professional relationships have been in development since the mid 1990s, which allow us to deliver our criminal records at a price usually only offered to large corporations. With nearly 465 million criminal records on file, from over 50 states, including Guam and Puerto Rico, you can feel confident trusting CriminalWatchdog.com to protect your family, friends, co-workers and investments using the most extensive compilation of public records available to the private sector. Out of all the background check companies, CriminalWatchDog is the most efficient at delivering results.
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What records are included with my search?
Coverage varies by search. For a complete listing of available instant jurisdictions please refer to the posted Data Coverage. In addition, we offer direct court searches in every county in the US and the District of Colombia to ensure coverage of all publicly available criminal records.
How will I receive my background check report results?
Your results will be returned online and stored in a private Report Management Account. Simply click on the individual's name under 'Applicant'.
How long will I have access to my background check reports?
Your report history will be stored for the life of your account.
Is there a setup or monthly fee when I use your service?
No, all charges are per search. There will never be any hidden fees while using CriminalWatchDog.com's services.
Are CriminalWatchDog.com's results guaranteed?
CriminalWatchDog.com does offer a Money Back Guarantee for the accuracy of its data. A 100% refund will be issued if CriminalWatchDog.com is unable to generate a completed background check report* or if a criminal conviction should have been included in the search results and was not based on our posted data coverage. Coverage must be agreed upon before a report is ordered.
I believe the individual under investigation has a criminal record in a particular jurisdiction, though no records were found. Why?
Not all jurisdictions or counties provide instant access to criminal records, in which case a county search may be appropriate. Before a criminal report is ordered you must review the data coverage for the associated search.
A criminal conviction was returned though I do not believe it is the applicant I am investigating.
The criminal search query mainly relies on the name and date of birth to link any criminal convictions to the search criteria entered. An individual's alias may also return records. Our Advanced Background Check reports also use a social security number to search for an alias history which will help target your applicant's true information.
What do I do if my search yield's a criminal record on my applicant?
Check your state laws. Verify the returned record is associated with your applicant and have a consistent screening policy. Keep in mind in many cases you are not allowed to consider data older than 7 years while screening applicants.
Aa by pub serv:
aggravated assault by public servant
Aa/dw:
aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
Aa/po:
aggravated assault against peace officer
Aa/pub serv:
aggravated assault against public servant
Aa/sbi:
aggravated assault causes severe bodily injury
Aa/witness:
aggravated assault against witness
Acquitted - Non-conviction:
The charges against the defendant are dropped.
Act phys asst w/o lic:
act as physician asst without license
Adjudicated Guilty - Conviction:
The defendant has been found guilty of the charges.
Adjudication Withheld - Non-conviction:
The court does not give a final judgment regarding the case. The defendant is given probation, a program or community service in which they have a specified amount of time to complete. If the defendant complies, the case may be dismissed, depending on the county/state. If they do not dismiss in that particular county/state, then the disposition remains adjudication withheld and the case is closed. However, if the defendant is found in violation, the case disposition may be changed and the defendant can be found in guilt.
Agg aslt dw:
aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
Agg aslt sbi:
aggravated assault causes severe bodily injury
Agg kidnap:
aggravated kidnapping
Agg prom prost:
aggravated promotion of prostitution
Agg rob dw:
aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon
Agg sex a-v ch drugs:
aggravated sexual assault child
Agg sex a-v ch dw:
aggravated sexual assault child
Agg sex a-v ch fear:
aggravated sexual assault child
Agg sex a-v ch fear:
aggravated sexual assault child
Agg sex a-v ch sbi:
aggravated sexual assault child
Agg sex a-v ch/14:
aggravated sexual assault child
Agg sex a-v concert:
aggravated sexual assault
Agg sex a-v concert ch:
aggravated sexual assault
Agg sex a-v drugs:
aggravated sexual assault
Agg sex a-v dw:
aggravated sexual assault with deadly weapon
Agg theft 100k r&c:
theft >=$100K<$200K
Agg theft 200k r&c:
theft >=$200K
Agg theft 50:
theft >=$50<$500
Agg theft 50 pub serv:
theft >=$50<$500 public servant
Agg theft r&c 20k:
theft >=$20K<$100K
Aggregate:
Accumulated Amount
ARD Program - Non-conviction:
Stands for 'Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program'. Mostly found in the state of Pennsylvania. This program given to the defendant in place of adjudication. If the defendant completes the program, the case is closed.
Assault B-I:
Assault to cause bodily injury.
Att burg building:
burglary of building
Att burg com:
burglary of coin operated machine
Att burg hab:
burglary of habitation
Att burg veh:
burglary of vehicle
Att mfg cs 400g:
poss with intent man/del controlled substance
Att tres hab:
criminal trespass of a habitation