What is the name of the database that criminal’s names are stored in when they have been arrested?
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What is the name of the database that criminal’s names are stored in when they have been arrested?
Asked on March 24, 2013 under Criminal Law, Maryland
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B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
There are two main databases where a criminal's name would be stored after they are arrested. On the state level, this data is stored by the Department of Public Safety in a criminal history database. Here is a link to their site: http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/bgchecks.shtml . On the national level, most law enforcement officers will run an NCIC report which will include criminal arrest data from multiple states. These are the two main sources (state and federal), however some local agencies will also have databases available-- but this will depend on the resources available in your jurisdiction.
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