In Todays Highly Mobile Society, It Really Pays To Know More Than Just Superficial Information About The People We Meet. The Risk Of Employing Someone Who Might Have Criminal Records Is A Risk Not Worth Taking. That Is Why It Is Important, Especially For Employers, To Perform Criminal Records Checks On Their Prospective Hires As These Will Help Ensure The Safety Of The Workplace. But Where Can You Get Copies Of Criminal Records?The Georgia Bureau Of Investigation States In Their Website That Criminal Records Can Be Obtained From Local Sheriffs Or Police Departments. For Specific Requirements For Obtaining Copies Of Criminal Records, You Only Need To Contact The Local Agency.What Information Can You Get From Georgia Criminal Records? Criminal Records Stored In Local Databases Contain Pertinent Personal Information About A Person. The Information You From Them Includes The Subjects Identification Data, Such As Name, Date Of Birth, Social Security Number, Sex, Race, Height, Weight, Et Cetera. Also Included In Criminal Records Are Arrest Data, Including The Arresting Agency, Date Of Arrest, And Charges Filed. In Addition, Criminal Records Contain Final Judicial Disposition Data Submitted By A Court, Prosecutor Or Other Criminal Justice Agency And Custodial Information If The Offender Was Incarcerated In A Correctional Facility.According To O.C.G.A. Statute 35-3-35 (d.1), Criminal Records Are Public Documents. The Statute Further Provides Public Access To Felony Conviction Records Without Consent Of The Person Whose Record Is Being Checked. No More Than 20.00 Is Charged As Fee And Any Local Law Enforcement Agency May Provide This Information. At The Time Of The Request, You Would Need To Provide The Subjects Full Name, Race, Sex, And Date Of Birth.Full Access To Criminal Records Is Afforded To You If You Obtained The Individuals Consent.How Can You Obtain Criminal Records From GCIC For Employment, Licensing, Or Visa (travel) Purposes?There Are Several Reasons Why Anyone Would Want To Get Copies Of Criminal Records. One Of The Obvious Reasons Is Employment. Agencies Or Businesses That Wish To Conduct Background Checks For Employment Purposes Or Get Copies Of Criminal Records Must Obtain A Unique Agency From GCIC And Sign A Service Agreement. The Same Is Needed For Those Who Wish To Conduct Background Checks For Licensing Purposes.The Request For Criminal Records Must Contain Two Completed Applicant Fingerprint Cards. It Must Also Contain All Of The Applicants Personal Information, Such As Name, Date Of Birth, Place Of Birth, Et Cetera. Also, The Applicant Must Also Provide A Current Set Of 10 Rolled Fingerprints And Eight Flat Finger Impressions. It Must Be That The Fingerprints And Impressions Are Taken By A Local Law Enforcement Agency To Ensure That The Proper Procedures Are Being Followed In Conducting Such.There Are Also Fee Requirements Involved When Getting Copies Of Criminal Records. Each Request Costs 15.00 Payable By Certified Check Or Money Order To The . The Same Is Required Of Individuals Who Are Requesting Their Own Criminal Records. Thus, Individuals Who Require Fingerprint Checks On Themselves For Employment, Licensing, Or Visa Purposes, Must Also Submit Fingerprint Cards And A 15.00 Fee.TOTAL WORD COUNT - 538KEYWORDS "Georgia Criminal Records" - 18 (density 3.3)
