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This resource outlines the critical differences between data dissemination and public records requests in court systems. Data dissemination pertains to the release of court case data, while public records requests involve the release of administrative records and physical case files. Each situation is governed by distinct laws and policies. The document also provides links to online court records resources, public access guidelines, confidentiality agreements, and tools for searching case information like judgments, dockets, and attorney searches.
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Data Dissemination and Public Records Jan Hickey, JIS Education Services
Data Dissemination or Public Records Request • Data Dissemination refers to the release of court case data. • Public records request refers to the release of court administrative records and physical case files. • These two situations are covered by differing laws, policies, and rules.
Court Records Resources Online From Inside.Courts go to Court Resources > Court Records
Access to Court Records Brochure for public use Available on public website News & Info page and in PDF format
Notice to Filers Available on public website News & Info page
JIS-Link Users Pay for Services • Display access to SCOMIS • Basic, Names, Docket, Charge, Sentence, Calendar, Track Assignment Schedule • Search Index or Attorney • Find Judgments • Display access to JIS • Statewide Name/Case Index • Case Participant Listing • Display CLJ docket • Display case filing screens
Online Case Record Search (Public) • Statewide Name Search – returns list of unrestricted and unsealed cases • Links to docket information for superior court cases (except tax warrants) • Case Number/Name Search (by court level) • Calendar Date Search (for CLJ cases only) • Attorney BAR# Search – returns a list of cases with CLJ scheduled hearings (can sign up for e-mail of daily court calendars)