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1. Court Summary: Use this summary chart to get an overview of the types of courts in a state, and the types of cases generally heard by each court. This can be helpful if you do not know what type of court to contact, or if you are looking for a particular type of court record.

2. Court Types: Use the additional detail provided to narrow your search if necessary. These pages can be especially useful for states with complex trial court systems, such as Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

3. Court Directory: Once you understand which type or types of court have the records you are looking for, you can search the Court Directory search box at the top of every state page for court contact information by county, town and zip code. Official court records are only available from the court, so a complete search for court records involves contacting the court.

Many states offer online access to some level of court records and court case information. Online court records can be helpful in locating the proper court to make a request for official records, and can provide additional details about a case that can help a court clerk quickly locate a requested record.

4. Courts Online: Every state has a Courts Online page with links that have been found for online court record search services offered by state judiciary websites for trial courts throughout the entire state, including court dockets and court calendar information. Some states, such as Virginia, offer court record search services for many counties through a statewide court website for the Virginia Judicial System. In other states, such as Ohio and Georgia, online court record search services are offered by individual court websites and can be found by using the Court Directory to search local resources by county, town or zip code. Some states, such as Florida, offer both a statewide court record search for most counties and court record search services through individual court websites. Use the Courts Online page to find statewide court record search services, and the Court Directory search box to find links to online resources from individual courts or counties.

Please feel free to post questions about this topic in the comments below.]]>
1. Court Summary: Use this summary chart to get an overview of the types of courts in a state, and the types of cases generally heard by each court. This can be helpful if you do not know what type of court to contact, or if you are looking for a particular type of court record.

2. Court Types: Use the additional detail provided to narrow your search if necessary. These pages can be especially useful for states with complex trial court systems, such as Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

3. Court Directory: Once you understand which type or types of court have the records you are looking for, you can search the Court Directory search box at the top of every state page for court contact information by county, town and zip code. Official court records are only available from the court, so a complete search for court records involves contacting the court.

Many states offer online access to some level of court records and court case information. Online court records can be helpful in locating the proper court to make a request for official records, and can provide additional details about a case that can help a court clerk quickly locate a requested record.

4. Courts Online: Every state has a Courts Online page with links that have been found for online court record search services offered by state judiciary websites for trial courts throughout the entire state, including court dockets and court calendar information. Some states, such as Virginia, offer court record search services for many counties through a statewide court website for the Virginia Judicial System. In other states, such as Ohio and Georgia, online court record search services are offered by individual court websites and can be found by using the Court Directory to search local resources by county, town or zip code. Some states, such as Florida, offer both a statewide court record search for most counties and court record search services through individual court websites. Use the Courts Online page to find statewide court record search services, and the Court Directory search box to find links to online resources from individual courts or counties.

Please feel free to post questions about this topic in the comments below.]]> http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=19 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:42:45 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=19 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=18 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:47:36 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=18
Legal help can take a variety of forms. Legal information for every state is available online for common legal issues, such as Family Law, Child Support, Protection Orders, Criminal Law, Traffic, Debt Collection, Housing, Landlord-Tenant, Small Claims Court, Probate, Juvenile Law and Mental Health. Many court websites offer information about court procedures, including information for people without a lawyer. General questions about courts and court cases can often be answered with legal information.

Another form of legal help is legal assistance. Legal assistance may include free or low-cost consultations with an attorney, free legal clinics, telephone legal advice, referrals and court-related services. Court-related services, such as mediation or other dispute resolution services, can be helpful in resolving legal issues without significant expense. In every state, there are non-profit organizations that offer free and low-cost legal services to eligible clients, including legal advice from an attorney.

Links to legal information and legal assistance are regularly added to CourtReference.com on an ongoing basis. In the comments, please feel free to suggest additional links to include, or ask questions about how to find legal help in a particular state.]]>
Legal help can take a variety of forms. Legal information for every state is available online for common legal issues, such as Family Law, Child Support, Protection Orders, Criminal Law, Traffic, Debt Collection, Housing, Landlord-Tenant, Small Claims Court, Probate, Juvenile Law and Mental Health. Many court websites offer information about court procedures, including information for people without a lawyer. General questions about courts and court cases can often be answered with legal information.

Another form of legal help is legal assistance. Legal assistance may include free or low-cost consultations with an attorney, free legal clinics, telephone legal advice, referrals and court-related services. Court-related services, such as mediation or other dispute resolution services, can be helpful in resolving legal issues without significant expense. In every state, there are non-profit organizations that offer free and low-cost legal services to eligible clients, including legal advice from an attorney.

Links to legal information and legal assistance are regularly added to CourtReference.com on an ongoing basis. In the comments, please feel free to suggest additional links to include, or ask questions about how to find legal help in a particular state.]]> http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=17 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:18:46 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=17
ONLINE COURT RECORDS

Many states offer some level of access to court records or court case information online. Some states provide online court record search services for most or all of the state, and in some states, individual court websites offer online information about court cases. Online court records and case information can include court dockets, court calendars, published opinions and published orders.

Generally, some information about many types of cases can be found online. However, online court records are not official court records, and can only provide general information. For official court records or court case information, the court that keeps the records must be contacted. By using the Court Directory search box, court contact information can be found by county, town and zip code. Links for many individual court websites are also listed, with local county or court online resources highlighted with the contact information for each court.

It can be helpful to find online information about court cases before contacting a court clerk to request information and records. By finding information online, including docket numbers, case numbers, party names and dates, the clerk can be asked specific questions, which can save time and make the search for records more effective.

To help determine which court may have a particular type of court record, the Court Summary pages for every state offer a summary chart of cases heard by each type of court. The Court Types pages offer more specific information about the types of cases heard by each court.

Another online resource offered in most states is online access to public attorney discipline records. Currently, the only states without online search services listed are Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Utah. However, links to contact information for attorney disciplinary authorities and information about how to file a complaint about a lawyer are listed for every state. Online forms to make a complaint about an attorney are available online in many states.

More information about court records in general can be found in the article "What Everyone Should Know About Court Records."

SELF HELP, LEGAL RESEARCH, GENERAL INFORMATION

Links in this section include legal information for a wide variety of topics, including the court process in general. Topics include Small Claims Court, Family Law, Child Support, Juvenile Law, Housing and Landlord-Tenant, Criminal Law, Protection Orders and Restraining Orders, Probate, Mental Health Law, Traffic Tickets, Debt Collection, Bankruptcy and other common legal issues.

Self-help links include information about court services and information for people without attorneys. Links to legal research resources, including court rules and state laws, are also listed.

This section also lists links to court-related government agencies, such as child support services, child protection agencies and departments of motor vehicles. For many types of cases, government agencies offer online services and information, and some agencies are involved in court cases when the State or one of its agencies is a party in a case. Additional links to government agencies, such as corrections, law enforcement and public safety, can be found at the Free Public Records Directory

LEGAL AID, FREE SERVICES, LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES

Links in this section include organizations offering free legal services to eligible clients, including non-profit organizations, bar associations and public defenders. Free legal services may include telephone advice services, free legal clinics, free or low-cost consultations or free or reduced-fee representation by an attorney. Links to lawyer referral services and online lawyer directories are also listed.

Links to court services are also listed in this section, including directories of interpreters, mediators and other court-related services.

FORMS AND INFORMATION

Many states offer online court forms, often with instructions or other information. Online forms that may be listed include fee waiver requests, divorce forms, domestic relations forms, protection order forms, child support forms, landlord-tenant forms, probate forms and general court forms. In addition, many states offer online attorney complaint forms with information about how to make a complaint about a lawyer.

ONLINE FINE AND FEE PAYMENTS

Many states offer online payment services for certain types of court fines and fees. Some online payment services are statewide and are listed on the Courts Online pages. In some states, online payment services are offered through local court or county websites and the Court Directory search box can be used find local online services by county, town or zip code.]]>
ONLINE COURT RECORDS

Many states offer some level of access to court records or court case information online. Some states provide online court record search services for most or all of the state, and in some states, individual court websites offer online information about court cases. Online court records and case information can include court dockets, court calendars, published opinions and published orders.

Generally, some information about many types of cases can be found online. However, online court records are not official court records, and can only provide general information. For official court records or court case information, the court that keeps the records must be contacted. By using the Court Directory search box, court contact information can be found by county, town and zip code. Links for many individual court websites are also listed, with local county or court online resources highlighted with the contact information for each court.

It can be helpful to find online information about court cases before contacting a court clerk to request information and records. By finding information online, including docket numbers, case numbers, party names and dates, the clerk can be asked specific questions, which can save time and make the search for records more effective.

To help determine which court may have a particular type of court record, the Court Summary pages for every state offer a summary chart of cases heard by each type of court. The Court Types pages offer more specific information about the types of cases heard by each court.

Another online resource offered in most states is online access to public attorney discipline records. Currently, the only states without online search services listed are Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Utah. However, links to contact information for attorney disciplinary authorities and information about how to file a complaint about a lawyer are listed for every state. Online forms to make a complaint about an attorney are available online in many states.

More information about court records in general can be found in the article "What Everyone Should Know About Court Records."

SELF HELP, LEGAL RESEARCH, GENERAL INFORMATION

Links in this section include legal information for a wide variety of topics, including the court process in general. Topics include Small Claims Court, Family Law, Child Support, Juvenile Law, Housing and Landlord-Tenant, Criminal Law, Protection Orders and Restraining Orders, Probate, Mental Health Law, Traffic Tickets, Debt Collection, Bankruptcy and other common legal issues.

Self-help links include information about court services and information for people without attorneys. Links to legal research resources, including court rules and state laws, are also listed.

This section also lists links to court-related government agencies, such as child support services, child protection agencies and departments of motor vehicles. For many types of cases, government agencies offer online services and information, and some agencies are involved in court cases when the State or one of its agencies is a party in a case. Additional links to government agencies, such as corrections, law enforcement and public safety, can be found at the Free Public Records Directory

LEGAL AID, FREE SERVICES, LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES

Links in this section include organizations offering free legal services to eligible clients, including non-profit organizations, bar associations and public defenders. Free legal services may include telephone advice services, free legal clinics, free or low-cost consultations or free or reduced-fee representation by an attorney. Links to lawyer referral services and online lawyer directories are also listed.

Links to court services are also listed in this section, including directories of interpreters, mediators and other court-related services.

FORMS AND INFORMATION

Many states offer online court forms, often with instructions or other information. Online forms that may be listed include fee waiver requests, divorce forms, domestic relations forms, protection order forms, child support forms, landlord-tenant forms, probate forms and general court forms. In addition, many states offer online attorney complaint forms with information about how to make a complaint about a lawyer.

ONLINE FINE AND FEE PAYMENTS

Many states offer online payment services for certain types of court fines and fees. Some online payment services are statewide and are listed on the Courts Online pages. In some states, online payment services are offered through local court or county websites and the Court Directory search box can be used find local online services by county, town or zip code.]]> http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=15 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:30:41 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=15 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=14 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:45:03 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=14 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=13 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:40:26 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=13
Thank you for your assistance.]]>
Thank you for your assistance.]]> http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=12 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:54:23 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=12 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=11 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:27:47 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=11 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=10 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:22:55 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=10
CourtReference.com offers several online resources for every state:

Court Summary
The general overview of the trial court system includes a chart of the types of cases typically handled by each court.

Court Types
The detailed summary of each type of state court provides additional information about the jurisdiction of each court.

Courts Online
Several kinds of statewide online legal resources are listed for each state, including links to online court records and case information search services, self-help tools, legal information, online court forms, legal research sites and other online resources, including attorney referral services and organizations offering free or low-cost legal assistance.

Court Directory
Find trial court contact information and local online resources by county, zip code or city. Many trial courts offer online access to case information and court records through individual court websites.

This site includes a database of free online court record and case information services offered by trial courts in every state. Some trial courts impose fees for access to their online services, but most online record or case information searches from trial court websites are free.

This site continues to develop and feedback is welcome.]]>
CourtReference.com offers several online resources for every state:

Court Summary
The general overview of the trial court system includes a chart of the types of cases typically handled by each court.

Court Types
The detailed summary of each type of state court provides additional information about the jurisdiction of each court.

Courts Online
Several kinds of statewide online legal resources are listed for each state, including links to online court records and case information search services, self-help tools, legal information, online court forms, legal research sites and other online resources, including attorney referral services and organizations offering free or low-cost legal assistance.

Court Directory
Find trial court contact information and local online resources by county, zip code or city. Many trial courts offer online access to case information and court records through individual court websites.

This site includes a database of free online court record and case information services offered by trial courts in every state. Some trial courts impose fees for access to their online services, but most online record or case information searches from trial court websites are free.

This site continues to develop and feedback is welcome.]]> http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=9 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:06:05 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=9 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=8 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:40:52 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=8 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=7 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:01:53 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=7 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=6 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:03:11 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=6 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=5 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:28:56 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=5
Thank you.]]>
Thank you.]]> http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=4 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:50:25 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=4
I am looking to find some information regarding tax parcels in New York State. Is there an online database somewhere where i can input an address and get some of the tax records and title transfers on a piece of property?

thanks.]]>
I am looking to find some information regarding tax parcels in New York State. Is there an online database somewhere where i can input an address and get some of the tax records and title transfers on a piece of property?

thanks.]]> http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=3 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:00:19 -0800 http://www.courtreference.com/community/showthread.php?tid=3
The goal of this forum is to provide an open exchange of information about courts and court records.

We hope that this forum will be of benefit to those who need help solving problems related to public records.

It's a little like an empty room right now, but please, jump right in and open a conversation!

If you have a comment of question about a specific court, please enter a new thread in the appropriate state.]]>
The goal of this forum is to provide an open exchange of information about courts and court records.

We hope that this forum will be of benefit to those who need help solving problems related to public records.

It's a little like an empty room right now, but please, jump right in and open a conversation!

If you have a comment of question about a specific court, please enter a new thread in the appropriate state.]]>