Federal Criminal.

Revealing Serious Violations

Think county and state searches cover everything? Almost there. Federal crimes operate in a completely different league—we're talking drug trafficking, embezzlement, kidnapping, and cross-state crime sprees that make local courthouse drama look like parking tickets. CIChecked's federal criminal search catches the serious violations that slip through standard background checks.

What Federal Searches Actually Reveal

• White-Collar Crimes: Embezzlement, securities fraud, and financial crimes that matter for executive positions
• Drug Trafficking: Large-scale distribution and manufacturing that county searches miss
• Interstate Crimes: Kidnapping, carjacking, and crimes that cross state boundaries
• Federal Fraud: Wire fraud, mail fraud, and other schemes prosecuted at the federal level (typically 7-10 years of history)

Results in 2-4 Business Days: Federal searches take slightly longer than county searches due to the complexity of federal court systems, but CIChecked delivers comprehensive results within 2-4 business days.

The Verification Advantage

Here's where most federal searches fail: common names create false positives that make John Smith look like a criminal mastermind when it's actually a different John Smith entirely. Our system cross-references names with SSN, date of birth, and address history to eliminate these false hits that plague standard federal searches.

Why Federal Matters for Your Bottom Line: Federal crimes represent serious character issues and significant liability risks. Someone convicted of federal embezzlement isn't just a theft risk—they're a massive lawsuit waiting to happen. County searches won't catch these federal convictions, leaving you exposed to negligent hiring claims when the truth eventually surfaces.

Reading the Federal Red Flags

Federal convictions typically disqualify candidates from most positions due to their serious nature. Financial crimes eliminate candidates from money-handling roles, while drug trafficking convictions raise questions about judgment and reliability. Unlike minor misdemeanors, federal crimes usually indicate patterns of serious criminal behavior.

The Coverage Gap That Costs Organizations: Many employers run county and state searches thinking they're covered, then discover their "clean" hire has federal convictions for serious crimes. Federal courts operate independently from state systems—a federal embezzlement conviction won't appear in county records, creating dangerous blind spots in standard screening programs.

Perfect Pairing with Other Searches

Federal searches work best as part of a layered approach. Combine with county searches for local crimes, state searches where applicable, and sex offender registries for comprehensive coverage. Think of it as your criminal screening insurance policy—you hope you never need it, but you'll be grateful when it catches something important.

Bottom Line: Federal criminal searches catch the serious violations that could sink your organization. Don't leave yourself vulnerable to negligent hiring claims by skipping the search that reveals federal-level criminal behavior.