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Tennessee Criminal Records

By Claire Dowell


With the rampant crimes happening all around the country, one can no longer be sure of one's safety. Tennessee Criminal Records are now considered as public documents of the state with the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act.

One can find a lot of information on a criminal record in Tennessee. The crimes committed by an individual along with all other offenses related to the involved Individual. If the individual has been arrested, one would find details about the arrest along with the sentence and the charges against the person. The real name of the convicted person together with other personal details is indicated on the file. This includes the place where the person resides as well as the birth date of the convicted person. The document also contains the description of the individual like the weight and height of the person along with any significant markings on the body like scars and tattoos.

Conducting a background check is one of the important uses of a criminal record in the state of Tennessee. Residents of the state would prefer to conduct a check on those they interact with to ensure that they are with people who can be trusted. Employers also conduct a background check on their people to make sure that they have qualified people who work for them. This helps employers to prevent problems related to employee behavior.

One has to be aware of the guidelines in requesting for a criminal record in Tennessee. A $29 processing fee is needed in order to obtain a copy of the criminal history of an individual who is residing in the state. One should be able to provide the basic information of the record that is being obtained to make the search easier. Although, the document is a public file, not everybody can request for it. Authorized individuals such as private investigators and those who have court orders are allowed to request for a criminal record of an individual. The person himself is also allowed to gain access to the file. One would need to undergo a fingerprint scan before proceeding with the search.

The criminal records of Tennessee are managed by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation under the Information Systems Division. One can also get a copy of a criminal record from the agency who reported the incident. This can be the police department or the sheriff's office.

There is now a better way of retrieving a criminal record. This is by using the Internet. The use of the Internet has allowed the retrieval of a free criminal records easier and hassle free. Many would prefer the Internet because the search can be done even without leaving home. Results of the search are easily obtained instead of waiting for days.




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