County or Federal civil searches provide insight into a candidate’s legal history beyond criminal activity. Information may include actions such as restraining orders or breach of contract suits.
Candidate eligibility and fit
Does your candidate have a civil court record that would make it illegal or risky for them to perform the role? This check can help answer that question.
Organizational risk
Civil searches can help protect your brand’s reputation, and reassure customers and employees of workplace safety.
In lower courts you’ll find cases involving:
In district courts you’ll find cases involving:
Checkr’s AI-powered platform allows you to search millions of records with ease. Understand the full picture when it comes to your candidate with civil searches which provide insight into past and ongoing legal actions. Civil actions vary widely in their scope—from discrimination to personal injury—and may be pertinent to the hiring process for certain roles.
Checkr’s platform promotes fair and compliant practices with a suite of tools and technology. We are also your partner in education. When it comes to civil searches, here are the primary laws and best-practices to consider.
See how Checkr’s full system integration optimized efficiencies and ensured compliance for TalentBurst.