The Alabama Criminal Records Identification Unit is a department of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The Criminal Records Identification Unit includes the Records Check Section, which is responsible for responding to inquiries of criminal history and background matters and provides requested criminal background information as applicable by law. The Criminal Records Identification Unit also includes the Criminal History Section and the Automated Fingerprint Identification Services (AFIS) Section. AFIS is responsible for analyzing, storing, matching, and retrieving fingerprint images within the system. The Criminal History Section maintains fingerprint files for all arrested offenders in the state of Alabama, as well as deceased persons, and ensures the offender information is accurately reflected in the Criminal History Repository. A person seeking criminal records can fill out the online application to review the Alabama Criminal History Record (CHRI) available on their website. For further information about the Criminal Records Identification Unit, please contact them directly.