Criminal Records products offer a highly valuable service. It is true that most of the information provided can be obtained without paying a fee but it can be so difficult that the service is totally worth it just in the time you save! Just try finding someone you know has been convicted and you will see how valuable this service can be... especially if you do not know for sure if they have been arrested or where they may be serving time.
There is a signifanct difference in cost between the top three sites. This is mostly due to the amount of data they have access to. Each service in this category offers an unlimited search option. This is a very crucial feature as, in our experience, it can be very hard to narrow down the exact person you are looking for. There are so many inmates with the same name that, without an unlimited plan, you could easily end up paying for results you do not want! If you are confident you have the right person based on the free preliminary results, then feel free to choose the per report fee but otherwise, spend the extra money!
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Criminal-Records.com This is our top-rated site but it is mostly based on cost rather than any major difference in features. This product offers both a "Per Use" and an "Unlimited" price option (See General Cost Information). As we indicated above, we feel it is totally worth it to spend the extra money for the Unlimited plan so you don't end up losing money on search resultes you weren't looking for!
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Gov-Resources.com We love the pricing structure for this site. They only offer "Unlimited" plans (See General Cost Information) which really makes sense for this search category! We are not convinced that a 5 year plan is worth it but for only $6.00 it might be a good idea. Especially if this is a service you will need in the future. Just do not lose your login credentials!
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CriminalRegistry.org This site is comparable to the other two services other than in price. We do not feel this is really a big issue however as most people will likely opt for the Unlimited plan which is the same price as our Gold product. This product also offers both a "Per Use" and an "Unlimited" price option (See General Cost Information).