Information collected during a background investigation may potentially be useful in legal proceedings when it is obtained lawfully, relevant to the matter, and appropriately documented. Examples may include public court records, verified documents, business records that are legally accessible, documented research findings, and other information gathered through permitted investigative methods.
However, information being useful to an attorney is not necessarily the same as it being admissible as evidence in court. Courts apply specific rules regarding relevance, authenticity, hearsay, reliability, and other evidentiary issues. The admissibility of any particular record or investigative finding therefore depends on the jurisdiction, type of proceeding, source of the information, and circumstances in which it was obtained.
On The Mark Investigations focuses on gathering information through lawful methods and maintaining organized documentation of relevant findings. If your background investigation relates to existing or anticipated litigation, you should discuss the results with your attorney, who can determine how the information may appropriately support your case.
