Criminal/Court search in the U.S.

[Mr C]

Anyone know a good (free) way to do a criminal records/court record search in the U.S.?

 

[ben andrews' girlfriend]

google?

 

[Porky]

Stupid Ass!!

 

[Mr C]

google?

Hadn't though of that

Nah, Google's fine, but most results end up saying "yes we've found a match for you - please subscribe to our service"

 

[Dandyman]

Not sure if this helps ...


http://www.searchsystems.net/list.php?nid=494


In the UK you request a "Basic Disclosure" via any Police Station.

You might be able to use US Freedom of Information laws to request any information held on you.

 

[bhaexpress]

I might mention that in the UK most (not all) crimes and subsequent convictions are considered 'spent' after seven years and thus officially don't exist anymore (they're still held on the PNC however).

In the US no such rule applies and that's a little flaw with their three strikes law. Convictions gained in your youth remain with you for the rest of your life.

 

[bristolseagull]

westlaw.com- if your at uni/have access to uni account you should be able to access it for free,

best legal directory for US/UK cases, reports, statutes, statistics etc.