Is there a way to access criminal records (sex offenders, etc.) on a
database on the web? Ideally, I am looking for a site that allows bulk
searches, or searches by zip code, and tells me the name and other
information of the felon for free.

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 27 Sep 2006 16:47 PDT

There is no public database that will do what you ask. If you are a
law enforcement officer than yes, but there is no public access,
period.

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Request for Question Clarification by keystroke-ga on 27 Sep 2006 17:12 PDT

Hi researchd, 

Where do you live?

--keystroke-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 27 Sep 2006 17:56 PDT

researchd,

The only records that are publicly available on a national level is
the sexual predator database.

National Sex Offender Public Registry
http://www.nsopr.gov/

Criminal records are maintained at a state and local level, and are
usually fee based for access. For instance, Washington State Patrol
allows public criminal records searches for $10.00 a name.

Washington State Patrol Identification and Criminal History Section
https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/
Not searchable by zip code.

Is the Sex Offender Registry sufficient to answer your question?

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Clarification of Question by researchd-ga on 28 Sep 2006 13:03 PDT

Clarification: I am looking for all felon names. If only for one
state, I'd like to have it for California. Ideally, I'd like one where
I can get it for for free or pay one fee for as many searches as I
want in a period of time.

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 28 Sep 2006 18:23 PDT

I looked. All the databases are fee based and do not allow batch
lookups. You must enter a name to start, and pay for each result
separately.