In order to obtain a specific criminal history via the Interstate Identification Index (III), what must be included in the request?

To obtain a specific criminal history through the Interstate Identification Index (III), it is essential to include the FBI or State Identification (SID) number in the request. This identifier is crucial because it uniquely associates an individual with their criminal history records across various jurisdictions. The FBI number is particularly important for national searches, ensuring that the request is linked to the correct individual’s record in the database.

Including the FBI or SID number helps locate a person's criminal history more efficiently and accurately, reducing the risk of obtaining erroneous information linked to someone with a similar name. While other details such as date of birth or full name are useful, they are not as definitive as the FBI or SID number in pinpointing the exact record required from the III.