The reason for seeing N/A or "Not Available" for certain charge types can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the practices of the agency responsible for maintaining and providing criminal records. The Credit Reporting Agency collects data from various sources, but the control over what information is reported ultimately lies with those entities.
However, generally speaking, here are a few possible reasons that this might occur:
Sealed or Expunged Records:
In some cases, criminal records may have been sealed or expunged by a court order. When records are sealed or expunged, they are essentially made inaccessible to the public. As a result, the specific charge types associated with those records may appear as N/A or not available in the public criminal record databases.
Incomplete or Inaccessible Information:
State criminal record databases may not have comprehensive or up-to-date information for all charges or offenses. This can be due to delays in data entry, variations in reporting practices, or limitations in the accessibility and sharing of certain types of criminal information.
Jurisdictional Differences:
Criminal record availability and reporting can differ between jurisdictions. Some states may provide more detailed charge information, while others may have more limited information available in their databases. Consequently, certain charge types may be listed as N/A if they are not included or recorded in the specific database you are accessing.
Data Entry Errors or Omissions:
As with any database, there is a possibility of data entry errors or omissions. Mistakes or missing information during the process of inputting and updating records can lead to charge types being displayed as N/A.
VERO receives no indication from the Credit Reporting Agency on any specific reason why reports may show N/A. If the applicant wishes to investigate or dispute this information on their report they can reach out to the credit reporting agency used to generate their report. Applicant facing instructions on how to dispute records can be found here.