Monday, July 28, 2014

Illinois Criminal Records

By Ben Kingsley


Arrest records Illinois manages are one of the criminal files that are open to the local residents. This means that the public is given access to such files if all requirements are met. An arrest record is only made open to the public once the case has been closed.

Arrest records have information that is used in some legal matters. This information includes the personal details of the arrested individual such as the complete name and birth details. One would also know whether the person has any significant body markings like tattoo, scars or birthmarks. The document would also show the crimes and violations that were committed by the person along with the charges that were filed against him/her. If the person was convicted the sentence that was given is also indicated on the record.

Recent studies have proven that most of the crimes that we hear in the news are done by those who had previous criminal records. It is because of this reason that employers would conduct a background check on their people through the arrest records. By doing this, business owners can feel at ease and would be able to pin point those who had criminal records. Ordinary residents of the Illinois would also request for such documents to check on the people surrounding them. It helps them to feel secured and safe in their neighborhood. Such document is also used by investigators when they study the criminal case.

Although, access to the arrest records may be beneficial to employers, it can cause problems to the involved individual. Discrimination is the biggest problem that these people face. Many have experienced difficulties in finding a good job since employers prefer those with clean records. Some would feel the unjust treatment among employees and workers. This can be avoided by expunging the records.

Although arrest records are considered as public documents, in Illinois only the person himself can request it. Access to the records is only possible for employment reasons and for investigation purposes. Other personal reasons to access the files would require and consent from the person himself. The search can be done with a fingerprint search but if this is not possible, a name search is available. However, all required information such as the name, birth details and even the crimes that have been committed has to be indicated on the request form to make the search easier. Requests can be made at the state's Department of Justice. The fee can range from $16 for cash payments to $30 for check payments. Mail request is also possible but all requirements have to be included.

With the help of the Internet, access to the criminal records is now a breeze. Residents of the state prefer to search online since it is faster and convenient. One can even do the search at midnight and the results are still displayed in just seconds. It has eliminated the need to travel and waste energy and time.




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