Before you hire a sitter check for a criminal record How to check for criminal records To find out if someone has a criminal record, you'll need to call or write the state that he lives in or other states that he has lived in. Some states require that you have permission from the person you'd like to check on and some don't.
Some states also have fees.
Top Federal Inmate Information A Federal Inmate is one who has been charged or convicted of violating Federal laws of the United States. In most cases, those arrested or convicted of breaking state or local laws are not incarcerated in the Federal Bureau of Prison system. In order to process your request more quickly, please include as much identifying information as possible.