Municipal court/police record searches are a valuable resource for identifying criminal records not obtainable at any other level. Any record of arrest, complaints and even witness testimonials are kept on file, and requests for these records can be made.

Crimes reported at the municipal level are unlimited, considering they are the arresting agency. It is important to mention that municipalities will turn cases over to other court systems for prosecution. When the district attorney reviews the case and feels there is insufficient evidence to convict the candidate, the case is then returned to the municipality. The records maintained at the municipal level will reveal details associated with the case, including the DA’s assessment of the probability that the crime was committed or not.

If there is a request for any files, or if Verified orders any municipal files for further review, a five-to-seven business-day wait typically occurs because records must be compiled and reviewed by the appropriate officer prior to release.