Run a
Criminal Record Check
On Your Candidate
Sequenxa's criminal background checks reveal felony or misdemeanor records, pending charges, and jurisdiction-specific results, helping you make confident, risk-aware hiring decisions. Fully FCRA-compliant and delivered in hours.

How We Run Criminal Record Checks
Our criminal background check process uncovers felony and misdemeanor records, pending charges, and jurisdiction-specific offenses, ensuring your candidate’s history is accurate, compliant, and clear of hidden risks.
National & State Record Matching
We access federal, state, and county databases to search for criminal records, including arrests, convictions, sex offender status, and pending charges.
Flagged Offenses & Risk Alerts
Our AI scans for violent crimes, fraud, theft, or disqualifying offenses relevant to your industry or role, flagging results that may impact hiring decisions.
Final Criminal Background Report
You receive a downloadable, FCRA-compliant report with record details, offense types, dates, and jurisdiction, ready for audit, documentation, or next-step decisions.
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Frequently Asked Question
Common questions regarding criminal record checks
What is a criminal record check?
A criminal record check reveals any past convictions, pending charges, or offenses tied to a person’s legal history. Sequenxa searches federal, state, and county databases to ensure you're hiring someone who meets your risk and compliance standards.
Is a criminal background check included in pre-employment screening?
Yes. Criminal background checks are often a core part of pre-employment screening, especially for roles involving trust, safety, or access to sensitive information.
How do criminal record checks work?
We scan multiple sources, including law enforcement databases, court records, and national watchlists, to uncover any felony or misdemeanor charges tied to the candidate. Our system flags relevant offenses and provides context like date, severity, and jurisdiction.
What can be revealed in a criminal background report?
Reports can show arrests, convictions, pending charges, sex offender status, and jurisdictional history. All findings are clearly flagged with dates and offense types for quick decision-making.
Can you run a criminal check without consent?
No. Sequenxa operates under strict legal frameworks like FCRA, GDPR, and SOC 2. Candidate consent is required before initiating any criminal background check, protecting your business from legal risk.
How long does a criminal record check take?
Most criminal background checks through Sequenxa are completed within a few hours, and nearly all within 24 hours. For more complex cases, like multi-state or county-level searches, it may take slightly longer depending on jurisdiction response times. You’ll be notified in real time when results are ready.
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Criminal Record Check?
Sequenxa uses AI and real-time data to deliver fast, FCRA-compliant criminal background checks, ideal for hiring, licensing, or any high-trust screening decision.