Sunday, March 1, 2015

Database For Public Criminal Records Available Online

By Claire Dowell


The Massachusetts Department of Public Safety is the office in-charge of Massachusetts Criminal Records. The department runs a system called the Criminal Offender Record Information, which is where they keep all details of crime-related files. Members of the general public are granted access to the files so they can avoid being victimized by criminals.

When people conduct background check on others, they usually refer to criminal documents because of the amount of significant information it contains. In it, you can find the name of a criminal, the crime that was committed, the place, and date of the crime, to name a few.

It is permitted in the state to obtain your own files. In case you spot an error on the details that are written on your file, you can bring the problem up to where you got the files and request to have it examined and properly corrected. Obtaining the files of other people is also possible but it is a bit difficult to get access because you need to have the consent of the office in-charge of the files. And when you do get access, the amount of information that will be revealed to you will depend on who you are and your reason for requesting the files. Members of the law enforcement agency and lawyers have access to the files, especially if it is needed for an investigation. Employers and landlords are granted access to give them the power to evaluate the job applicants and possible tenants better. It is also permitted to check the history of a possible lifetime partner.

To perform a search, you must first secure the proper request form. You can personally get it from the Department of Public Safety or download it from their official website. Once you have the form, supply it with all the necessary pieces of information such as the name of a person, address, age, and others. Also include your contact information. All requests should be mailed to the department and should include certified check or money order as payment for the search process. Double check the information you are providing because they are critical to the success or failure of your search. Also note that all fees paid are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the search.

Another way of obtaining criminal records is through an online search. There are many online service providers that can help you get the records. More often than not, each one of these service providers will claim that are legit. However, you have to be careful where you do your search because there are bogus service providers. Run a quick background check on them first before availing their services.

There are two kinds of service providers: fee-based and free service providers. Fee-based service providers can get you in-depth versions of criminal records for a certain fee. If you are going to do a one-time search, paying per transaction is ideal for you. But if you plan on doing multiple searches, such as in the case of employers, take advantage of a monthly or yearly subscription that fee-based providers usually offers because it will save you money. Meanwhile, free service providers will give you Free Public Criminal Records which contain its basic pieces of information.




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