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license records center. Criminal records are available at the county level (over 3,000 in the United
States) and at all state levels (with the exception of Nevada). Rules of access to these records vary from
state to state. The vast majority of counties and/or state agencies will provide some information by
telephone or letter. Computerized access to these records is expanding every year. All states and the
District of Columbia will make driving records available to the public.
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Policies of access will depend on the type of institution as well. For example, educational insti-
tutions are guided by a ...