What type of judgments are included in public records provided by commercial databases?

Public records provided by commercial databases primarily include civil and criminal judgments because these records are considered part of the public domain and are accessible to anyone looking to verify an individual's legal history. Civil judgments indicate whether a person has been involved in legal disputes and the outcomes of those cases, while criminal judgments reflect any criminal activity, charges, convictions, or sentences imposed by the court system.

These records are critical for background checks, credit assessments, and in various investigations where understanding an individual’s legal history is necessary. The other options, such as employee performance reviews, military commendations, or academic records, are generally not considered public records available in commercial databases, as they may contain personal information that is protected under privacy laws and regulations.