County delays can be a challenging aspect of background screening when you're trying to hire quickly. Delays can occur for a number of reasons - staffing shortages at the counties, redaction of key identifiers, technology issues and natural disasters. The list below contains known counties experiencing delays and may not be all inclusive with the changing environment.
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Hurricane Helene and Milton has caused court closures and emergency conditions in numerous states today: AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV Please expect delays, especially in the more rural areas.
State | Counties | Additional Information |
AZ - Arizona | Greenlee | The public access terminal is currently down for unknown reasons, with no estimated time for restoration. |
CA - California | ALL counties
Los Angeles
| In March 2024, the Court has redacted Date of Birth info, so requests need additional information to validate. Because of this, files need to be ordered for every possible name match and verified by the court clerk.
Ransomware attack occurred on court systems. No ETA on when automation will be available. 7/29/2024 |
GA - Georgia | Appling Candler Coffee Columbia Echols Liberty Long McIntosh Richmond Thomas Toombs | Please anticipate extended delays in these counties. Many roads and bridges are inaccessible, and power supply has been sporadic at best due to Hurricane Helene. |
MI - Michigan
| ALL counties
Antrim, Leelanau, and Grand Traverse | State has redacted Date of Birth info, so requests need additional information to validate. Assume all MI will take longer.
Automation issues in these counties. Delays may occur. 9/10/2024 |
NH - New Hampshire | ALL counties | 100% clerk assisted. The backlog is growing due to continued court staffing shortages - Turnaround time is now averaging 7-8 business days. |
TX - Texas | Midland
Smith | Automation down. Delays may occur. 09/11/2024
Public access is currently down. There is no estimate for restoration at this time. 10/1/2024 |