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The Background Investigator Goes To Saipan

November 01, 2010 posted by Steve Brownstein

In a continuing series, The Background Investigator, is sending its attorneys to various countries around the world to explore the justice systems and bring back to you their findings. This month the Background Investigator's publisher, Steven Brownstein, visited Saipan. Here is his report:

Doing Searches in Saipan: What You Need To Know

In Saipan, there is one main court- the Superior Court.

All criminal, traffic, and civil cases are filed at the superior Court.

That makes it relatively easy for the researcher.

Except there is no public access computer so all searches are done by the clerks.

And there is a court fee imposed on the search.

There is no opportunity to see the search being done on the clerks desk as it is performed from behind a counter.

This creates problems.

The mindset in the Saipan is that if a traffic case is disposed (completed) it doesn't count.But there are two types of traffic cases - payables and those that require a court appearancez.

DUI's and reckless driving are two types that require a court appearance.

They are also classified as misdemeanors.

The problem is the clerk often overlooks the type of traffic case (payable or appearance required) and will clear the search.

They will also overlook traffic cases where warrants are outstanding.

By pre-employment screening standards this is unacceptable.

We need DUI's and reckless driving charges.

We need to know when warrants are oustanding.

That's where a good researcher who is in front of the clerk performing the search is worth his salt.

In Saipan, there is never too many cooks in the kitchen

In Saipan, it is a necessity