Civil litigation records are part of your candidate’s background.
Civil records are non-criminal court cases where the primary goal is not jail time but financial penalties such as fees, fines, judgments, and liens. Civil courts are where tort disputes (such as libel), contract issues, wills, trusts, property concerns, and other legal matters involving private parties are acted out. Uncovering a candidate's civil court history can reveal information about their financial history and character.