Federal Court (Civil) Records (National Availability)

Why do this search?

This service checks for lawsuits filed at the federal level. In most cases employment screening does not require this type of search, however, it is suggested when hiring for a managerial position because it can reveal federal law defendant status and because it includes information from federal districts in all 50 states.

Provides information on suits filed in federal court. Includes information on record in individual federal districts in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Input criteria is limited to name only. Therefore, whenever possible, the subject’s full name, including middle name and other designation (Jr., Sr., II, III etc.) should be provided. Periods of time covered vary from district to district, depending upon when individual jurisdictions gained entry into the system. Five to seven year coverage can usually be expected.

Note: This service does not include actual file records but points to where records may be located. Also please be advised that dispositional information is not always available in sources we access but will be available at the appropriate courthouse or government repository.

Due to limitations imposed in Section 605 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act the reporting of adverse civil information predating seven (7) years is prohibited.