More on the Freedom of Information Act

Before we get into how to find the information you’re looking for, it’s important to understand the law that makes this possible. This act was originally drafted to help with government transparency and is often used by news outlets to get information on what government agencies are doing so they can hold the government up to scrutiny. This has extended all the way out to records kept for law enforcement purposes such as criminal records, court records, and other things of this nature, and that is exactly why this act allows for you to get background checks on people.

Background Check Companies Online are Making Background Checks Easy

Many companies have emerged with the growth of the internet that allows you to quickly do background checks and find all sorts of information on people such as driving records, court records, arrest records, criminal records, and even felony records. These companies are able to do so because they have access to a large number of public record databases all across the country, so when you search through them you’re really searching through all of the databases that they have available.

Not only are they able to cast a very broad net, but these companies strive to bring you the most accurate, up-to-date information instantly. When using these companies’ services, you don’t need to know exactly which state or county you’re looking for. Just type in the required information and click a button and you’ll have a full report available, instantly.

Using Court and Sheriff Records

This method is a little slower and much less efficient and consistent. For this approach, you have to know exactly which county you’re looking for, and it’s not as easy as just searching for a background check. You have to compile the information manually from their databases if the county you’re looking in even has one that’s easily accessible. Many counties either don’t choose to create this kind of a database for the public to access, or they don’t update it enough for it to be of much use. This approach can be good if you only need to check one or two counties, have a lot of time on your hands, and happen to be checking into counties that make this information readily available for the public.

The Future of Background Checks

In the ever-changing world we live in, it seems like everyday safety is more and more important. Everyone has their own secrets, and it can be hard to tell if someone has a history of committing heinous acts against their fellow citizens. Whether you want to make sure you aren’t going to get scammed, attacked, or robbed or you want to make sure your loved ones don’t befall that fate, doing a quick background check can really afford you some peace of mind in the best case, and save you from much worse in the worst-case scenario.

SpyFly provides consumers affordable, immediate access to public record information. Federal laws prohibit businesses from using SpyFly's service to make decisions about employment, insurance, consumer credit, tenant screening, or for any other purpose subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681 et seq.