Bronx County, New York Court Records

One of the major boroughs of New York City, the Bronx (technically known as Bronx County) is a key constituent of the New York metropolitan area. Its population is about 1.4 million. Nearby counties include Nassau, New York, Queens, and Westchester in New York state, and Bergen county in New Jersey. Major employers in the Bronx include Montefiore Hospital and Lehman College.

Once a largely rural area that contributed food to the New York City economy, the Bronx today is both a destination in its own right and an important bedroom community for many workers elsewhere in the city. There is a diverse economy with major retail, educational, and healthcare sectors. This, combined with its status as one of the major boroughs, means that employers in the Bronx are very likely to encounter individuals from elsewhere in the city and the greater metropolitan area. By the same token, employers elsewhere in the metro area are more likely to receive applications from residents of the Bronx.

In a complex employment environment such as this, taking the right steps to screen applicants for safety and suitability is even more important. Metro regions, especially one as sprawling as New York, make it simple for people to move around frequently in search of new job opportunities or a fresh start. As a result, there is always the chance you will encounter applicants trying to leave a criminal past behind. Using background checks to assess whether you can safely and reliably employ an applicant is your prerogative as an employer. In a large region such as this, you must build an approach that factors in the unique elements of hiring in a metro area.

Although compliance can be a concern, acquiring the information you need to make informed decisions is not difficult at all. With robust solutions designed with business users in mind, today’s digitally-powered vetting products can give you access to important facts in minutes when you work with backgroundchecks.com. Before you can begin ordering reports and assessing candidates, however, you must abide by several key laws applicable to employers in The Bronx and throughout the New York City area.

New York City has a Fair Chance or "ban the box" law that applies to all private employers across the city's boroughs. Note that New York state has a law that only applies to state employment. The elements of this law include the following:

• You may not ask about an applicant's convictions until you provide a conditional employment offer.
• To rescind an offer, you must carry out an individualized assessment of the applicant's background. The applicant must receive a copy of this analysis and their background check. You must wait five business days for a response and then consider any additional information.
• You may not consider certain criminal records even after making a conditional offer. This includes unsealed violations, and ACDs also called adjournments in contemplation of dismissal.
• State law says that you may only reject an individual based on their past convictions if they would pose an unreasonable risk or if it is directly related to the job.

Additionally, New York has mandated that employers cannot deny jobs based on a positive test for THC, the active substance in cannabis. You may not test applicants for cannabis use. There is no other drug testing-related restrictions. However, New York frequently revises its employment laws, and businesses are encouraged to regularly monitor for changes in compliance.

With this understanding in place, you can start ordering background checks. For a broad point of view of records found throughout New York, New Jersey, and other areas, order the US OneSEARCH for instant results. This report uses records we’ve compiled and maintained from across the country. Our coverage map contains full source data. Though this is an excellent place to begin, not every county makes records easily accessible. The Bronx and much of New York State are such examples.

Background checks in New York run strictly through the New York State Office of Court Administration for a fee of $95. These records include misdemeanours and felonies. You may submit your request for a background report online or by mail.

Background reports sourced from county court records may include the subject's:

• Name
• Offense/Charge
• Sentence
• Disposition

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