With over 20 years of experience, Eagle Eye Screening Solutions provides wholesale public records retrieval services.
Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs) typically initiate criminal background checks at the county level, as this is where most criminal charges and conviction records are filed. However, relying solely on county-level searches can be limited due to the geographic boundaries of each county. Eagle Eye Screening Solutions offers both statewide and county criminal searches in the state of Illinois.
To broaden the scope of pre-employment screening, conducting a statewide criminal check is beneficial. Every state maintains a statewide criminal repository where county courts are required to regularly report criminal history information. In Illinois, the Illinois State Police is responsible for operating and maintaining the state repository of criminal records, ensuring access to up-to-date information from across the state. By conducting a statewide search, you can obtain a more comprehensive view of an individual’s criminal history during the screening process.
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A state criminal history search, also known as a statewide background check, can provide information on an individual's criminal records within a particular state. The specific details and information included in a state criminal history search can vary depending on the state and its reporting practices. However, here are some common types of information that may be reported:
In Illinois, there are several restrictions and regulations regarding the use of background data. On March 23, 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill (SB) 1480 into law, which added a new Section 103.1 to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) that severely restricts the ability of employers to rely on conviction records in making employment decisions.
Under this new law, employers are prohibited from using a conviction record as the basis for an employment decision unless (1) there is a “substantial relationship” between one or more of the candidate’s prior convictions and the job at issue; or (2) employment would involve an “unreasonable risk to property or to the safety or welfare of specific individuals or the general public”.
To determine whether a “substantial relationship” exists, employers are required to evaluate six factors set forth in the Act: (1) the length of time since the conviction; (2) the number of convictions that appear on the conviction record; (3) the nature and severity of the conviction and its relationship to the safety and security of others; (4) the facts or circumstances surrounding the conviction; (5) the age of the employee at the time of the conviction; and (6) evidence of rehabilitation efforts.
If an employer determines that such a relationship exists, it must then engage in an interactive process comparable to what is required under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Your real-time criminal data can be pulled within minutes rather than days, so you meet your toughest clients expectations.
Faster data turnaround times so you can get back to hiring.
The automated search is a special kind of search offered by Eagle Eye Screening that gives our customers more options on the level of detail they desire in their particular solution.
The criminal history search is one of the fundamental aspects of any background screening.
In America today there are millions of civil cases filed each year, and each of these cases can give unique insights into all of the parties involved.
The national and federal nationwide criminal and civil search is our largest search that we offer.
Eagle Eye will go as far as to offer screening solutions centered around a business search.
In the background screening industry today there are several specific organizations in place that set rules and guidelines which when adhered to give the guarantee of quality results.
Wholesale background screening data can include a range of information, such as personal identifying details (name, date of birth, social security number), criminal records, employment history, education verification, credit history, driving records, professional licenses, references, and more. The specific data included depends on the scope and purpose of the background screening.
Yes, background screening is subject to various laws and regulations to protect individuals' privacy rights and ensure fair and accurate reporting.
Laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in the United States establish guidelines for the collection, use, and dissemination of consumer information, including background screening data. Additionally, data protection and privacy regulations may vary by country or region.
The retention period for wholesale background screening data can vary based on legal requirements, industry practices, and the policies of the background screening company. In some cases, certain types of data may be subject to specific retention periods, such as compliance with FCRA guidelines.
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