Every state and sometimes counties handle access to their criminal records differently. Some searches are returned to CrimShield in a few hours while others can take several days, and in some cases even weeks. Depending on the access that certain courts allow (digital vs. physical records) and whether data can be gathered online or in-person, timelines can vary. States and certain counties within States like California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Kentucky, New Hampshire, and Nevada are known for having extended research times due to their particular process peculiarities and laws.
