Certain information can be obtained only from the client.  Some of this information is necessary in order to begin the process of documenting the client’s criminal history situation. 

 

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CRIMINAL DEFENSE - CRIMINAL RECORDS SEARCHES
FBI records requests: for information on how to do them go to: http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.html

Most state highway patrols maintain statewide criminal history data. They have web sites. For example, the Washington State Patrol can be found at:   http://www.wsp.wa.gov/crime/crimhist.htm
The OJIN (Oregon Judicial Information Network) records all Oregon criminal activity. It is possible to subscribe to this network, or OJIN checks can be run at the local county court house.