Frequently Asked Questions

What types of companies do you provide service to?

SJV is a wholesale provider of county and statewide level research, and our client base is composed mostly of Consumer Reporting Agencies, and also Risk/Loss Management Firms working in the Pre-Employment Background Screening Industry.

What is your coverage area, and which courts do you visit when conducting research?

We are a nationwide firm, capable of researching every county within the United States. In terms of the exact courts visited, we maintain an index of the levels of court we routinely search for county criminal requests. This listing is available upon request, and is also available through Client Connect 2.0. Only active clients of SJV are given login credentials to gain access to this portion of our website.

How exactly do your investigators perform research and how far back to they research/report information?

SJV & Associates maintains a proprietary Search Scope Policy, which expertly details our research and reporting process for county criminal requests. This document is made available to prospective and active clients of SJV, only. Please contact our firm directly to obtain this document and learn more about our reporting methods, which go above and beyond industry standard for research providers.

What is your average turnaround time for your searches?

We currently maintain a nationwide average of less than 40 hours for county level criminal searches. This includes processing time needed for reporting criminal information found during the research process. This is made possible, partially through our commitment to technology, in how we transfer and communicate data effectively and securely. The other factor involved would simply be our dedicated network of investigators that are committed to providing high quality results in a timely manner.