Background Check
Civil Litigation Check
Identify relevant civil litigation records associated with your candidate.
What Legal Matters Could Your Candidate Have Left Undisclosed?
Candidates may have pending cases, unresolved civil disputes or court judgements that do not appear in their application. These matters can sit outside the information normally shared during hiring.
Undisclosed Court Cases
Unreported court cases may reveal legal disputes or claims that could create reputational, compliance, or conflict-of-interest concerns for the company.
Pending Legal Proceedings
Ongoing legal proceedings can create potential distractions, conflicts, or reputational concerns that may affect the employment relationship.
Unresolved Civil Disputes
Unresolved disputes may indicate ongoing legal or financial concerns that could create potential risks depending on the nature of the case.
Adverse Court Judgements
Adverse judgements may indicate significant legal or financial issues and could expose the company to reputational, compliance, or trust-related concerns.
Hiring Advantage
Know What Legal Matters Could Affect the Hire
A Civil Litigation Check identifies relevant civil proceedings, court cases and judgements connected to the candidate. Bringing potentially relevant legal matters into consideration before they become an unexpected hiring concern.
Why Choose CheckMinistry for
Civil Litigation Checks?
Identify relevant civil proceedings and legal records that may be important to the hiring decision.
Results in Just
3 Days
Identify relevant civil litigation records within 3 business days to uncover potential legal risks.
Extensive Legal
Record Search
Search available court and legal records to uncover relevant civil litigation information.
Global Coverage: 200+ Countries
Search relevant civil litigation and court records across 200+ countries and jurisdictions to identify potential legal risks.
What a Civil Litigation Check Verifies
Identify relevant civil proceedings, court cases, disputes, and judgements associated with your candidate, with a focus on records where the candidate is identified as a defendant.
Party Role
Identify whether the candidate is listed as a defendant in an identified civil litigation matter.
Case Details
Review available case information, including case type, status, court location, case title, and case number.
End-to-End Background Check Process
A thorough, 3-phase process designed to identify relevant civil litigation records, assess findings, and provide reliable screening results.
Candidate Consent & Information Collection
Obtain consent and collect the candidate’s full name and identifying details required to search relevant court records and databases.
Verification & Investigation
Search relevant court records and databases for civil litigation proceedings associated with the candidate.
Quality Assurance (QA) & Report Delivery
Our dedicated team combines technology and human expertise to review and quality-assure litigation findings, validating information and ensuring accurate, secure reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need the candidate’s consent for a civil litigation check?
Yes. Candidate consent is required before the civil litigation check is conducted, subject to applicable laws and requirements in the relevant jurisdiction.
What information or documents are needed for a civil litigation check?
The candidate’s full name and identifying details needed to search relevant court records and available databases.
How long does a civil litigation check take?
Results are typically delivered within 3 business days. For country-specific turnaround times, click here.
Which countries does CheckMinistry support for a civil litigation check?
Civil litigation checks are available across 200+ countries and jurisdictions. To view the full list of countries, click here.
What happens if the candidate’s report shows a discrepancy or red flag?
Any relevant civil litigation record identified is highlighted for further review. HR can discuss the finding with the candidate and investigate further to understand the circumstances before making a hiring decision.
How is candidate information protected during a background check?
Candidate information is protected through secure systems, access controls, strong authentication, encryption, and other security measures. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy.