Law

Where Can I Find an Arrest Record?

An arrest record is a telling, and important document. Whenever someone is arrested for the first time, an arrest record is created detailing the date, location, and reasons for the arrest. Every additional arrest of that individual is then added to that arrest record, along with the relevant information. This makes the arrest record a formidable, and important document.

Who can use my arrest record?

Legally? That list is short. If you’re on trial, your arrest record may be relevant. Otherwise, it’s not legal for anyone to use your arrest record to discriminate against you.

That being said, many people do not regard this legal barrier, and utilize an arrest record to discriminate. Most notable are employers, who may use the information found within an arrest record to vet potential employees, or to restrict current employees from freedoms their coworkers might have.

It’s also legal for anyone in your personal life to view your arrest record. It’s classified as a public record, meaning anyone can receive a copy of it. If you have a paranoid friend, or concerned family member, they may look at your arrest record without your knowledge, and there isn’t much legally preventing them from treating you differently as a result.

How can I use an arrest record search?

The most common, and practical use of arrest records is to investigate the backgrounds of people you’ve recently welcomed into your life. If you’re going on a blind date, for instance, it might be smart to check to see if your partner has been arrested before. It can also be wise to investigate shady family members, or friends acting suspiciously. Many people aren’t forthcoming about their arrest, and this information can be useful to have access to.

You can also use your own record to keep track of who’s using it against you. If you believe an employer is discriminating against you through it, you may have some legal recourse available to you.

How can I find an arrest record?

While there are a variety of methods, the simplest, and easiest is to utilize an online public records check. Websites like SpyFly can serve as resources that provide you with access to billions of public records. This includes arrest records created and updated throughout all 50 states. 

All you need to begin searching is the name of the person you’re investigating, and a state where you believe they’ve been arrested. With these inputted, results show in moments. Notably, the records maintained on SpyFly are often identical to ones the government possesses, meaning the information provided can be trusted.

Another important detail is confidentiality. SpyFly goes to great efforts to preserve your anonymity, and does not alert anyone of your search. This means that you won’t have to worry about violating someone’s trust, or your research being found out by a government agency. SpyFly keeps your personal information private.

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.