> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://documentation.idenfy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Criminal Background Check

> Run criminal background checks across USA databases for arrest records, warrants, and prosecution history using the iDenfy dashboard tools.

Criminal check performs a search across the USA databases for any records of criminal activity.

<Accordion title="Examples of data sources">
  * Criminal Prosecutions- Arrest Records- Warrant Lists- Criminal Newsletters & Press Releases- Most Wanted- Sex Offenders- Corrections/Inmate Data- Child Support Violations- Open Court Cases- Early Release & Parole Lists- Career Offenders

  And more…
</Accordion>

**Check returns:**

* Offense
* Offense class
* Offense description
* Offense level
* Sentence date
* Court name
* Court case number
* Release date

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/idenfy/gSXWDbm-c1gyAm0W/images/guides/database-check-criminal-check--image-20250710-175607.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gSXWDbm-c1gyAm0W&q=85&s=d7209295322615ef297c30f76d0433dc" alt="image-20250710-182032.png" width="1223" height="623" data-path="images/guides/database-check-criminal-check--image-20250710-175607.png" />

## How to Perform Check

You can adjust settings so that the AML check runs automatically during verification.

1. Go to ***Settings → Configurations →*** Top right corner select ***Customisation***
2. Find the setting in the ***AML*** section called ***“Check Fraud”***

This will perform all checks, including **Criminal,** for all KYC verification automatically

<Note>
  **Automatic** check will only be performed on **USA-issued** documents
</Note>

***

Making a check manually

1. In the dashboard, select ***Database verification*** and select ***Criminal background***
2. In the top right corner, click ***Check***
3. In the pop-up window, you can perform the check using **scanRef** or by **providing data**
4. Select the **states**

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/idenfy/gSXWDbm-c1gyAm0W/images/guides/database-check-criminal-check--image-20250710-175750.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gSXWDbm-c1gyAm0W&q=85&s=d5bb74642728082f557de98213f9bab6" alt="image-20250710-182510.png" width="1737" height="1113" data-path="images/guides/database-check-criminal-check--image-20250710-175750.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/idenfy/gSXWDbm-c1gyAm0W/images/guides/database-check-criminal-check--image-20250710-182032.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gSXWDbm-c1gyAm0W&q=85&s=7a65533e58fce6070fbc65d25f3f4bc9" alt="image-20250710-182753.png" width="1142" height="602" data-path="images/guides/database-check-criminal-check--image-20250710-182032.png" />