Another type of genealogy record that provides tremendous value is criminal records. Some of our ancestors, unfortunately, got in trouble with the law. And records were kept from arrests through court cases to prison documents. Now, more and more of these records are being digitized or transcribed and are being made available online.
Types of Records
- Criminal court proceedings
- Police reports
- Prison and jail admission registers
- Arrest records
- Mug books
- Pardon and discharge information
- Hospital record books
- Workhouse records
Types of Information
- Name
- Age
- Birth date
- Height
- Weight
- Complexion
- Eye color
- Hair color
- Nationality
- Occupation
- Education
- Habits (alcohol use)
- Relations (parents living)
- Date incarcerated
- Court where charged
- Recommitments
- How and when discharged
Below are links to Free Online Criminal Record Collections for the states in the region.
(Updated March 2023)
- Free Online Alaska Criminal Records
- Free Online Arizona Criminal Records
- Free Online California Criminal Records
- Free Online Colorado Criminal Records
- Free Online Hawaii Criminal Records
- Free Online Idaho Criminal Records
- Free Online Montana Criminal Records
- Free Online Nevada Criminal Records
- Free Online New Mexico Criminal Records
- Free Online Oregon Criminal Records
- Free Online Utah Criminal Records
- Free Online Washington Criminal Records
- Free Online Wyoming Criminal Records
Good Luck and Happy Hunting!
