Civil Records
• Non-criminal offenses, brought by individuals, companies or governmental entities seeking monetary damage • Civil records are stored in courts at the county (lower and upper civil levels) and federal levels • The difference between lower and upper civil levels is typically dollar amount • Additional research is typically needed as identifiers are not often available on civil records • At the county level: • Civil records can provide insight into the subject’s participation as a defendant within civil litigation proceedings or disputes • At the federal level: • Civil litigation records can provide insight into the subject’s involvement in alleged violations of federal statutes or constitutional rights
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