Civil court screening
At 3rd Degree Screening, we understand the significance of conducting comprehensive civil record checks as part of your background screening process. Our County Civil Records and Federal Civil Records checks provide crucial information about a candidate's past civil litigation history — giving you the insights needed to make informed and responsible hiring decisions.
Multi-jurisdiction search
County + federal courts
PBSA Accredited
Background Screening Association
FCRA Certified Staff
Fair Credit Reporting Act
100% US-Based
Support and Operations
Licensed Private Investigative Agency
State-Licensed & Bonded
County and federal civil screening
Our County Civil Records check searches civil court records at the county level — where the majority of civil litigation is filed — uncovering lawsuits, judgments, and civil disputes that may be relevant to a candidate's suitability for a role.
Our Federal Civil Records check complements the county-level search by examining federal court records for civil litigation cases that occurred at the federal level, such as lawsuits involving multiple states or cases related to federal laws.
Discovering a candidate's involvement in civil litigation offers valuable insights into their past behavior and decision-making — context that a criminal record check alone cannot provide.
Identifying any patterns of lawsuits or legal disputes helps you assess the potential risks associated with hiring a candidate, particularly for roles involving financial oversight, management, or fiduciary duties.
Depending on the nature of the civil cases uncovered, you can evaluate whether a candidate's past legal actions align with the requirements and responsibilities of the position you are filling.
Civil checks flagged a pattern of litigation we never would have caught otherwise. County and federal civil records are now a standard part of our screening package for every management-level hire.
Sarah M.
Legal Operations Manager
3rd Degree makes civil record searches easy to integrate into our existing workflow. Fast results, clear reports, and the coverage spans both county and federal courts every time.
James K.
HR Director
We screen for roles where civil history matters. Having both county and federal civil records in one report gives us the complete picture we need before making any offer.
Patricia R.
Talent Acquisition Lead
County + Federal
Dual-level civil search
Both courts covered
Multi
Jurisdiction coverage
Every relevant county searched
Fast
Same-day results
On most civil searches
FCRA
Fully compliant
Consent-based process
How It Works
Our civil record check covers both County Civil Records and Federal Civil Records across all relevant jurisdictions — giving you a complete picture of a candidate's civil litigation history in a single, streamlined process.
We obtain the candidate's consent to conduct civil record checks, ensuring full compliance with applicable privacy and data protection regulations before any court search begins.
We search county-level civil court records in all relevant jurisdictions — identified through SSN trace address history — for lawsuits, judgments, and civil filings involving the candidate.
We query federal district courts for any civil cases involving the candidate, including lawsuits spanning multiple states or cases related to federal law.
You receive a clear, consolidated civil record report with all County Civil Records and Federal Civil Records findings documented and organized for your hiring decision.
Comprehensive coverage
Complete coverage
Most civil litigation occurs at the county level, but federal civil cases are equally important for a complete picture. Our civil record check covers both County Civil Records and Federal Civil Records — so nothing is missed regardless of where a case was filed.
Smarter hiring
Civil record checks are especially valuable for management, legal, financial, and fiduciary roles where a candidate's history of litigation, judgments, or civil disputes may be directly relevant to their suitability and the risk they represent to your organization.
Multi-jurisdiction
Using SSN trace address history, we cast the widest possible net — searching civil court records in every jurisdiction where a candidate has resided, not just their current location. No relevant civil history goes unsearched.
Get a Demo
Skip the sales pitch. We'll walk you through a live civil record report covering both County Civil Records and Federal Civil Records, show you how multi-jurisdiction searches work, and answer every question — no commitment required.
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