Tuesday, May 20, 2014

New York Public Criminal Records

By Ben Kingsley


Criminal records are documents issued to individuals who have violated the laws of the state or the nation. When planning to request a copy of a New York Public Criminal Records one should first know its common use and the basic guidelines in getting it.

One of the most common reasons why residents of New York request for a copy of a criminal record is to conduct a background check. Employers are among the people who regularly request for a copy of a criminal record. By checking on the background of the people who works for them as well as potential business partners, the business would be able to avoid any possible problems in the workplace. Residents of New York also look into the criminal records of the state to check on the background of the people around them. This helps them to feel safe and secured in their neighborhood. The document is also used by the authorities when they conduct a criminal investigation.

A lot of information can be obtained from a copy of a criminal record in New York. The document would show the personal information of the individual that has been reported. The complete name, birth details as well as a detailed description of the person's appearance can be found n the record. One would find details of the crimes and offenses the person has been convicted of. Information about the person's arrest is also included on the file. All of the charges and the sentence that the person received for his crimes are indicated on the record.

Requesting for a copy of a New York criminal record would require one to have their fingerprints taken. One has to present a proof of identification when requesting for a copy of such document. One is only allowed to request for their personal criminal files. A $60 processing fee has to be paid when requesting for a personal copy. A lawyer would be required when requesting for a copy of the criminal history of another individual.

In New York, all of the criminal records of the state are handled by the office of the Criminal Identification Unit of the Department of Criminal Justice Services. This should be the first place to check when one needs to access the files of other people. The county court office is another place to check if it is not possible to go to the state office. Unfortunately, the county office can only search through the records which have been registered within the county itself. Mail requests can also be done at both offices but it can take a while before the results can be sent back.

Waiting can be avoided if the search is done online. Doing it through the Internet can save you time and effort since the search can be done even without leaving home and the results are delivered after just a few clicks on the mouse. There are websites that offer to search for a criminal record without charging you for any service fees. Residents of New York still opt to pay for the service to get quality results and information that can be used right away.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment