District of Columbia Criminal Records (District of Columbia)

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District of Columbia Clerks file important documents and preserve municipal records in order to maintain an archive for their municipality that can be accessed by the public in District of Columbia , DC. The Clerk's Office is an important source for District of Columbia crime records. Multiple court records can be obtained through the Clerk's Office, including District of Columbia criminal case records for felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic infractions. Many Clerk's Offices provide online access to court records as well as online criminal history searches.

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District of Columbia Courts maintain records on their cases and make these documents available to the public, including criminal records for felonies and misdemeanors, criminal violations, and traffic infractions in District of Columbia , DC. There are many types of District of Columbia courts, including municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts. You will need to know the District of Columbia Criminal Court of record and have a name or the case number in order to locate a court case. Many courts also provide docket information for ongoing cases. Court records can often be requested online.

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District of Columbia District attorneys are charged with prosecuting crimes in District of Columbia , DC. The District Attorney's Office makes information on ongoing District of Columbia criminal cases and upcoming court dates available to the public. Most District Attorney's Offices provide online access to current and recent District of Columbia criminal records, excluding juvenile records and cases sealed by the court. If you need information on an ongoing criminal case, the District Attorney's Office can give you important information about the defendants involved in the case.

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District of Columbia Jails and Prisons maintain records on current and former inmates in District of Columbia , DC. This information is accessible to the public through the relevant Department of Corrections (DOC) or the Federal Bureau of Prisons. These District of Columbia crime records contain information on a criminal's conviction and sentence, the facility where an inmate is incarcerated, and release dates. In order to locate jail and prison records, you will need a last name and supporting information such as an identification number, date of birth, and the inmate's incarceration status. District of Columbia Jail and prison records are available online through county, state, or federal databases.

District of Columbia Police Departments maintain records on criminal arrests, incidents reported to the police, and other criminal records in District of Columbia , DC. Many of these District of Columbia police records are available to the public, including 911 incident response reports, police incident reports, and witness statements in certain departments. Logs of District of Columbia criminal arrests and search warrants are also public records. Some police records, particularly those involving ongoing cases or sensitive information, are sealed. District of Columbia police departments provide online access to crime records online.

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District of Columbia Probation Departments enforce court orders by monitoring probationers to prevent them from committing new crimes in District of Columbia , DC. Probation departments maintain records on individuals currently or formerly under probation. District of Columbia law governs access to District of Columbia probation records and may restrict certain information about a probationer. Contact the local District of Columbia Probation Department if you need someone's probation or crime record.

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District of Columbia Town Halls and City Halls are the chief administrative offices that runs the town or city in District of Columbia , DC. Town Halls and City Halls maintain records related to the locality, including criminal records. Many provide online access to local District of Columbia crime reports.