How do you find out what's on your police record?

Answer 1

There are several ways this can be done.

1. You pay for it. Going to a website that allows you to buy a backround check.
2. You find the record by going into the police and searching for it.
3. In some states, go to your local law enforcement agency. All you have to key in is their last name, first name, and county or date of birth and all records from traffic tickets to felonies are easily found whether the case is open/closed/guilty/not guilty. It shows all the information for every charge. The date, trial dates, fine amount, remaining balance on fines, arresting officer. All is free and can be obtained within a matter of seconds.
4. Do your own back ground check. Enter a person's name into a site such as Pipl.com and search the records returned. Often if there are criminal charges for a person with the same name, a report will be returned.
5. Search the Offender Locator of your state's Department of Corrections. If they received a felony conviction, they are likely listed, even if they did not actual time in prison.

Answer 2

The least expensive way is to go get arrested again, and when the judge sentences you, he will be taking into consideration what is in your police record. The most expensive way to know that there is nothing on your police record is to live right, never get arrested, and pay for your status as an upstanding citizen by not breaking the law. Police Records, or your NCIC file is obtainable through writing to the FBI, keeper of such records, but only includes what you have been charged with, convicted of, etc. If you are trying to find out "if the police know about that", when they can prove it, they will let you know. Sometimes its better not to ask, if you already know the answer.

Answer 3

Find out WHAT about criminal records? They are not available on-line. If you are looking for your own record, go to your local law enforcement agency and ask how to get a copy. There will probably be a small administrative fee conected to this.

Answer 4

Someone can find out if their criminal records are public by going to the DMV website and using their Criminal Records checking system. One could also check with the local law enforcement agency.

Answer 5

Go to your local law enforcement agency and simply request a copy. You will probably have to present identification and will probably be charged a small administrative fee.

Answer 6

You cant, they are strictly confidental