Friday, September 20, 2013

Oklahoma Free Criminal Records

By Ben Kingsley


The Oklahoma Criminal Records are made readily available to the public, upon request, because of the state's Open Records Act. It is the duty of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to maintain and provide the records to whoever wants to obtain them. The bureau maintains criminal records that it receives from local police departments and sheriff's offices.

Any person can place a request for a certain record at the bureau or at the office where it was originally filed. There is a $15 fee for a name-based search and a $19 fee for a fingerprint-based search. The fees are payable only by money order and by check. If the records are not found, the bureau will not issue a refund. Also, if a requestor fails to include all specified requirements, the submitted request will be rejected.

There are several files that complete a criminal file. Files of sex offenders, driving history, arrests, police reports, and many more are all part of criminal files. The name of a violator, title of offense, date and place an offense transpired, physical qualities and other essential details can be found from these various files. You may use them as reference but never in such a way that will cause a negative impact on another person's life, unless if the situation calls for it, like in a court hearing. To defame, make a fool of, or cause damage to someone's name is not allowed. Anyone who fails to observe this will be punished appropriately by the court.

Teens nowadays, are so open-minded that they are always up to doing something new. However, at times, they pay the price for being too nave. The records are particularly helpful for parents who want to be assured that the people surrounding their beloved children will not lead them to any kind of trouble.

Criminal files are widely used by people, particularly employers and landlords. Job applicants with a criminal history will most likely not be hired because employers do not want to risk their company by hiring someone who has a potential of doing something bad. Landlords, on the other hand, want to ensure the safety of their business and the people that live in their premises. If a criminal file is filed under your name, it is wise to request access to them. Find out if the details on your files are factual and are up to date. If you want to keep your files hidden away from the public, you may place a request to the appropriate office. The chances that your request will be awarded will largely depend on the nature of the offense you committed.

To start a search, one must know at least the full name of the offender. Providing additional details is also helpful especially if the name of the offender is too common. Also, make sure that the details you are providing are accurate so that you will be given the correct records. There are various service providers that provide Free Public Criminal Records. With just computer and an Internet connection, results of your search will be displayed on your computer screen in just a matter of seconds.




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