Rockwall County, Texas Court Records

Rockwall County, the smallest county in Texas by area, has a population of about 107,000. Located very close to the core of the city of Dallas, Rockwall is one of the parts of the Dallas-Ft. Worth metropolitan area. Nearby counties include Collin, Dallas, Hunt, and Kaufman. Major employers in Rockwall County include Wal-Mart, the Rockwall Independent School District, and Costco.

The site of rapid growth in new housing developments and population, Rockwall is an important suburb of Dallas today despite its service and retail-based economy. With a population that has quadrupled in the last 30 years has come a vigorous job market filled with people competing for open positions here and elsewhere in the metro. Since Rockwall is so close to the metro area's core, employers may more often receive applications from those hailing from other countries. Similarly, employers in the rest of the metro are more likely to encounter workers from Rockwall.

Keeping those migration patterns in mind is an essential part of building a smarter, safer hiring process. Applicants might leave records behind in many locales as they move—including criminal records of convictions. Employers who don't factor this into their thinking can easily miss important, perhaps even critical information that could indicate someone isn't a safe or appropriate fit within your business. Therefore, building a process that lets you quickly compile and analyze records from across the entire metro region is of significant importance.

For those reasons, relying solely on job interviews and cover letters is no longer wise. Establishing trust demands examining public records and conducting a thorough background check. The results of such due diligence aren't a crystal ball, but they are an important look into the past. Notice red flags early, determine when someone with a record is still a good fit, and make your hiring process smarter and safer simultaneously.

Completing your due diligence does not require weeks of investigation for most businesses. Instead, relying on today's digital reporting products opens the door to a faster, more thorough look into your candidates with fewer delays. At backgroundchecks.com, we've designed and built our screening products to equip businesses with the agility they need to stay competitive in any labor market. Before using these products, however, there are some legal considerations.

In Texas, employers have broad latitude when considering whether to accept or deny applicants. The state does not impose any of its own restrictions on businesses. Companies must still abide by federal law when using background checks, especially the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Provide a standalone disclosure and obtain the applicant's consent before ordering any vetting products. Rockwall County does not impose specific rules on employers, nor does it constrain pre-employment drug tests. Dallas county has a "ban the box" law, but only for public employment. Periodically review the laws in your area to stay up to date on any changes.

Once you've established the policy you need to guide the legal usage of vetting products, you can start taking action. For a "big picture" view that includes as many sources as possible, start with the instant US OneSEARCH. Polling a database of records compiled from across the nation, this tool includes records reported from throughout the entire Dallas-Ft. Worth metro, including in Rockwall County. See our coverage map for complete source information.

In these metro areas, recall that businesses will more often receive applications from those who may have worked, lived, or even committed crimes in more than one county. To ensure you do not miss any vital information, you can also use our county-level court searches to acquire more up-to-date information on your candidates as needed.

Background reports generated by backgroundchecks.com include information from the following:

• Texas Department of Public Safety – Felony and misdemeanor traffic records from 1975.
• Rockwall County Court – Felony and misdemeanor records from 1999-present.
• Texas sex offender registry.

These reports can include the subjects:

• Name
• Offense/Charge
• Sentence
• Disposition

You can make the most of every hiring round in Kaufman County by conducting your due diligence with enhanced confidence.