There are two different types of criminal records; one is available to law enforcement, judges, and probation officers, the other is a public record anyone can access. Following a criminal case, sealing or expunging a criminal record can help preserve your future.   CARI vs. CORI While the terms CARI and CORI are often used interchangeably, they are two distinct records generated by different databases with different information. CARI stands for Court Activity Record Information.