A criminal record can typically be requested through a police station or state law enforcement agency, depending on the jurisdiction. Procedures and requirements can vary from state to state.
In Iowa, individuals can request their criminal history record by mail, fax, in person, or email. The request must include the person’s first and last name and date of birth, with a $15 fee for each last name requested. A billing form and a request form are required for each request, and processing time for online submissions is 1 to 3 days[1].
For Virginia, a criminal history record check is conducted by completing and mailing a signed and notarized SP-167 form. The standard processing time is approximately 15 business days. There is no expedited service available[2].
In Michigan, criminal history records are available through a name-based search using the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT), which covers felonies and serious misdemeanors. Fingerprint searches are required only by law or court order[3].
Massachusetts offers both name-based and fingerprint-supported criminal record checks. Name-based checks use the person’s name and date of birth to search court records, while fingerprint-supported checks may include arrest information from other states as well[4].
California residents may request their own criminal history record for review by submitting a fingerprint form and a $25 processing fee to the Department of Justice. Fingerprinting can be done at local police departments or authorized Live Scan sites, and requests are not valid for visa or immigration purposes[5].
If you need a criminal record from your local police station or sheriff’s office, like in Miami-Dade County, you often need to make an appointment or use an online portal to request records or reports[6]. For Florida statewide checks, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement allows for internet-based searches for $24 (plus processing fee), and results can be emailed, printed, or mailed[7].
References
- [1] Criminal History Record Check Information – Iowa Department of Public Safety
- [2] Virginia Criminal History Record Check – Virginia State Police
- [3] Criminal History Records – Michigan State Police
- [4] Criminal record checks – State of Massachusetts
- [5] Criminal Records – Request Your Own | State of California
- [6] Request Reports & Records – Miami-Dade County
- [7] State of Florida Criminal History Record Check – FDLE
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