Guidance on lawful, fair, privacy-aware use of public arrest and court information.
Independent information: We are not a government agency, and an arrest is not proof of guilt.
Use the right source
A booking page, court docket and state criminal-history record serve different purposes. Obtain information from the appropriate official custodian and check whether access is legally restricted.
Do not infer guilt
An arrest or search result is not proof of a conviction and may lack disposition data. Do not publicize claims about another person without checking the complete context.
Screening restrictions
Employment, tenant, credit, insurance and other eligibility decisions may be subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act or other laws. This website does not represent itself as a consumer reporting agency and should not be used as a substitute for legally compliant screening.
Privacy and harassment
Do not use record searches to stalk, threaten, discriminate against, dox or unlawfully target individuals. Respect sealed, expunged, juvenile and otherwise restricted information.
Accuracy and appeal
Matching by name alone is risky. People may challenge mistakes through agency procedures; a published record may be outdated or incomplete. Check official records and applicable dispute mechanisms.
Seek specialized help
For a legally consequential decision or question about access rights, contact the relevant agency or qualified professional rather than relying on an informational article alone.