County Criminal Searches for Accurate, Up-to-Date Records
Search felony and misdemeanor records directly at the county court, the most current source of criminal case information.
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County Criminal Searches
at the Source Court
A county criminal search checks felony and misdemeanor records held by a specific county court, usually covering seven years. Most criminal cases are filed at the county level, so county searches are the most accurate way to confirm a record and find pending cases that national databases may not show yet.
Why County Criminal Searches Matter
National databases can be incomplete or out of date. Confirming records with the county court supports the FCRA’s accuracy requirements before you make an adverse decision.
- Confirm felony and misdemeanor records at the source.
- Verify possible matches from national database searches.
- Find pending cases not yet in state repositories.
- Search counties from the candidate’s address history.
What Does a County Criminal Search Include?
Counties are usually chosen from the candidate’s address history. Each search can return:
- Felony & misdemeanor records: Seven-year search of reportable cases in the selected county.
- Pending cases: Open cases and warrants where the court reports them.
- Case details: Charges, dispositions, dates, and sentencing.
- Court information: The filing court and case number for follow-up.
Turnaround: Most county searches are completed in 2–3 business days; some courts take longer.
Customize Your Screening Package
County Criminal Search options start at $7.65. Compare packages and individual searches, then choose the checks that fit your needs. No account required for a one-time order.
- County Criminal Search$22.50
- State Criminal History Database Search$7.65
- Statewide Criminal Court Search$25.00
- National Criminal Database Plus$16.96
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about county criminal search coverage, timing, and ordering.
What is a county criminal search?
A search of felony and misdemeanor records held by a specific county court, typically covering the last seven years.
How long does a county criminal search take?
Most are completed in 2–3 business days. Courts that require clerk-assisted searches can take longer.
Which counties should I search?
Usually the counties where the candidate has lived or worked, based on an SSN trace and address history.
Is a county search better than a national search?
They work together. A national search covers many jurisdictions instantly; a county search confirms records with the court and finds recent or pending cases.
How much does a county criminal search cost?
Reveal’s county criminal search is priced per county. See the live price on this page or the pricing page; some courts add a court fee.
Can a county search show warrants?
It can show pending cases and active warrants where the county court reports them.
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