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Criminal background checks, built for speed.

County, state, federal, and international criminal records. Verified at the source, returned to your dashboard.

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Criminal background checks
2,000+
Automated county jurisdictions
99.99%
County search accuracy*
$3
Per county search
<1 hr
For most results

*Based on source-verified court records from our data providers.

What we offer

Every criminal search type, one dashboard.

County, state, federal, national database, sex offender registry, and international. Turn handles each search type and delivers results in one place.

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County criminal search
Felony and misdemeanor records at the county court level. Where most criminal cases are filed and prosecuted.
  • Felony and misdemeanor records at the courthouse
  • Current, 7-year, or 10-year lookback options
  • $3 per county courthouse
  • Contingent search option available
  • National hit triggers county validation
Statewide criminal search
All jurisdictions within a state in one search. Broader coverage across counties and agencies.
  • All counties and agencies within a state
  • Current or 7-year lookback
  • Starting at $20 (current)
  • $30 for 7-year lookback
Federal criminal search
Cases prosecuted in U.S. District Courts. Drug trafficking, organized crime, tax evasion, fraud.
  • U.S. District Court records
  • Search current district or full history
  • 7-year and 10-year lookback available
  • $10 per district
National criminal database
Queries hundreds of millions of public records. Identifies which county records should be reviewed.
  • Hundreds of millions of public records
  • Identifies county-level records to validate
  • Used as primary search with county validation
  • Included in all screening packages
Sex offender registry
Public registry data from every jurisdiction. Coverage across all 50 states, D.C., and tribal territories.
  • All 50 states, D.C., and tribal territories
  • Public registry data from every jurisdiction
  • Included in screening packages
International criminal
Criminal record checks in 200+ countries. Arrests, convictions, warrants, and court records via national registries.
  • 200+ countries covered
  • Arrests, convictions, warrants, court records
  • National registries including sex offender lists
  • Turnaround varies by country
  • In-house multilingual team
How it works

From order to results in 4 steps.

No manual follow-up. No paper forms. Turn searches, validates, and delivers results to your dashboard.

Configure search scope
Choose county, state, federal, national, or international. Set lookback periods and add registry or watchlist checks.
Candidate provides consent
Candidates complete disclosure and authorization in a mobile friendly portal. Required consent is captured automatically.
Records are searched
Turn searches court databases, contacts jurisdictions, and validates records at the source. Most checks return within one hour.
Results appear in dashboard
Clear, review, or flagged results appear in your dashboard. Adverse action workflows are included when needed.
Why it matters

More than a simple database lookup.

A national database search can miss records that only exist at the county court level. Turn validates hits at the source and accounts for aliases, jurisdiction rules, and continuous monitoring.

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Most cases start locally
County courts handle the majority of criminal prosecutions in the US. A national database search alone can miss records. Turn validates national hits at the county level for accuracy.
Aliases find more records
Candidates may have records under maiden names, nicknames, or legally changed names. Searching aliases can surface up to 27% more records that would otherwise be missed.
Continuous monitoring
Background checks are a point-in-time snapshot. Turn offers continuous criminal monitoring ($2/month) that alerts you when new records appear for enrolled workers.
Fair chance hiring
Many states and cities have ban-the-box or fair chance laws that restrict when and how criminal history can be considered. Turn's workflows respect jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Pricing

Transparent, per-search pricing.

Pay per search. No monthly minimums, no seat fees. Add criminal checks to any package or run them standalone.

County criminal
Priced per county courthouse
Current
$3 / county
7-yr lookback
$3 / county
10-yr lookback
$3 / county
Contingent
$3 / county
Statewide and federal
Broader jurisdiction coverage
Statewide criminal (current)
$20
Statewide criminal (7-yr)
$30
Federal district (current)
$10 / district
Federal district (7-yr)
$10 / district
Federal district (10-yr)
$10 / district
Ongoing and international
Beyond the point-in-time check
Continuous criminal monitoring
$2 / month
International criminal
Custom
Compliance

Screening that follows the law.

Criminal background checks are subject to federal and state rules. Turn builds FCRA-required steps, adverse action workflows, and jurisdiction-specific restrictions into every search.

FCRA compliant
Written disclosure, candidate consent, and adverse action process required for every check.
EEOC aligned
Guidance on non-discriminatory use of criminal records in hiring decisions.
Ban the box
Turn workflows adapt to state and local fair chance hiring laws automatically.
State-specific laws
Seven-year lookback restrictions, salary history bans, and reporting limitations applied per jurisdiction.

Frequently asked questions.

What is a criminal background check?

A search of court records to report a candidate's criminal history. It can include county, state, federal, and national database searches. Results may show felony and misdemeanor convictions, pending cases, warrants, and dispositions.

What shows up on a criminal background check?

Felony and misdemeanor convictions, pending cases, dispositions (conviction, acquittal, dismissal), federal violations, active warrants, and past incarceration. Juvenile records and sealed or expunged records typically do not appear.

How far back do criminal background checks go?

It depends on the search type and jurisdiction. Many states follow a 7-year reporting limit under FCRA guidelines. Some states allow longer lookbacks. Federal searches and certain positions may have no time restriction.

How long does a criminal background check take?

Most domestic criminal checks return within one hour. County searches that require manual court retrieval may take 1-3 business days. International checks vary by country.

What is a contingent county search?

Turn runs a national database search first. If a criminal hit is identified, it triggers a county-level search to validate the record at the source. This approach balances speed and accuracy while keeping costs lower for candidates with clean records.

What is continuous criminal monitoring?

An ongoing subscription ($2/month per worker) that scans for new criminal records after the initial background check. When a new record appears, you receive an alert. This keeps your workforce screening current beyond the initial hire.

Disclaimer: The resources provided here are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. We advise you to consult your own legal counsel for questions related to your specific practices and compliance with applicable laws.

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