Criminal Searches

Criminal background checks involve checking various government records and databases to determine if a candidate has a criminal history, including felony or misdemeanor convictions, pending criminal cases, or incarceration records. Depending on your chosen services, ScoutLogic searches national databases, federal criminal court records, state criminal repositories, and local county courthouse records. We also offer specialized searches, such as the Sex Offender Registry and global watchlists, when appropriate.

Performing criminal background checks on prospective employees can be a critical part of protecting a business, their employees, and the public.

Help to protect company assets and reputation. A history of crimes such as fraud, embezzlement, or theft could suggest that a candidate might put your assets at risk. Conducting appropriate criminal checks helps to alleviate that risk.

Maintain legal and regulatory compliance. Many industries are required by law to conduct criminal background checks. For example, healthcare organizations must screen employees to meet compliance standards (and often cannot employ individuals with certain convictions).

ScoutLogic’s leverages top-notch technology and human expertise in conducting background checks.

Search capability. ScoutLogic has assembled best-in-class national, international, federal, state, and county-level criminal searches to cover a broad scope. We offer a multi-state criminal database as a broad net to catch potential records, but then we confirm details at the primary source. If your candidate has lived abroad, we even have international criminal check options.

Emphasis on quality and accuracy. When a possible record is uncovered, our team takes reasonable procedures to verify identifiers and give you the most up-to-date information. We present the information in an easy-to-understand format, and our Scouts are available to answer your questions.

Faster turnaround through smart workflows. ScoutLogic utilizes a parallel workflow and advanced technology to expedite processing. Thanks to our extensive network, many county searches are conducted electronically. For counties that require manual courthouse work, we have court runners or digital access set up to retrieve records as quickly as the jurisdiction allows.

Integrated compliance support. ScoutLogic has procedures in place designed for compliance. We can also provide you with template adverse action letters and assistance on the process if you decide not to hire based on a criminal record.

Continuous improvement and coverage expansion. The criminal justice landscape is constantly evolving, so ScoutLogic strives to update our search methods as well. We also respond to client needs; for example, if you desire alias name checks, we can accommodate your request.