CourtLink :. Westlaw :. It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results. Documents in Dockets A docket shows you all of the court materials involved in the case. Nature of Suit : This code on federal district, circuit and bankruptcy court dockets gives you a general idea of the main issues involved in the case.
Parties and Attorneys : This section lists all the parties involved. Docket Proceedings : This is the list of events that occur in the case. It also contains links to the documents filed with the court and by the court such as orders and decisions Example of a docket: This is the first page of the docket from Hastings Christian Fellowship v.
Sources of Docket Information Various websites and databases provide access to court dockets. Court Websites : Most courts have websites where you can obtain the dockets. Go to the Bloomberg Dockets Search page. Each court generally has its own system for assigning docket numbers, which may include some or all of the following: The year the case was filed, in two or four digit format.
The court the case was filed in, represented by a letter or number. The type of case e. A sequence number, randomly assigned to each case as it is filed.
To learn how a specific court assigns docket numbers, check: The court's website Westlaw's source information for the court, which generally explains how the court assigns docket numbers. To view this information, navigate to the court's page in Westlaw's Dockets section and then click the i symbol beneath the court's name.
Common sources of confusion include: Skipping or altering punctuation ap vs. Skipping or altering parts of the docket number. In particular: Letters indicating case type are often skipped ap vs. California Docket Numbers California Supreme and Appeals Court docket numbers are assigned uniformly throughout the state, but each county has its own system for assigning docket numbers and the formats vary widely.
Federal Docket Numbers Each circuit and district assigns docket numbers independently but uses the same basic format. For example: The docket number might refer to a appellate case filed in any of the circuits or the Supreme Court. Note that there are many jurisdictions from which to choose, ranging from all federal dockets to all state dockets, and everything in between. In many instances, you will only be interested in one court or jurisdiction, in which case the first option above will likely be your best choice.
This will typically give you more control and allow you to use templates for your docket lookup. And if you were to click on a broader jurisdiction — say California dockets — you will have the option to narrow down the jurisdiction even further, including options to search specific federal courts within that state, specific state courts, specific counties, etc. And once you drill down and get to the specific court you need, you will be able to search using a template.
Once you get to the specific search template for the court you need, enter in your search information. For instance, if you already have the docket number, enter it in the proper field to run a docket number search. But make sure to use the correct format if searching the full docket number. After you run your search, just pick the correct docket from the results list.
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