More Court Records
More and more court records are finding their way online, and many of them are free. We’ve talked about court records in general; see Court Records Basics, What to Know Before Searching Court Records...
View ArticleSubpoenas: Compelling Your Appearance
We all know that you have to show up in court if you are a party to a case being tried - i.e, if you are the defendant in a criminal case, or the plaintiff or defendant in a civil lawsuit. But if you...
View ArticleNon-Lawyer Judges: Municipal Courts
Last month we discussed judges (Justices of the Peace and Magistrates) who are not required to have law degrees, and whose courts have jurisdiction over areas larger than a city or town. Judges of...
View ArticleMisconceptions About Court Records Availability
While keeping up with developments in court systems, court records, and related online resources, we at CourtReference frequently encounter discussions about the difficulty – or ease – of finding court...
View ArticleCourt System Changes: Realignment
Last October’s post about court system changes discussed structural changes, such as combining different tiers of state trial courts into a single tier, transferring jurisdiction over some types of...
View ArticleMental Illness Commitments
Our 2008 blog post about mental illness cases introduced two aspects of that topic. Last month we covered Mental Health Courts – specialized court programs which can set up treatment in lieu of...
View ArticleContacting Courts
When you use a state court directory on CourtReference.com, one of the first things you notice is that we provide contact information – address, phone, and fax – for every state, county, and local...
View ArticleLegal Help for Seniors
Many businesses and government agencies give special treatment to people over a certain age. That age limit is usually around 60, 65, or somewhere in between. If you’re a “senior”, an “elder”, or...
View ArticleHow’s the Air Quality in your State?
Have you ever noticed a haze in your area and wondered if it’s just fog or unhealthy smog? Smog can be created by a weather condition known as a “temperature inversion,” where the cool air in a valley...
View ArticleLooking for a job in Mississippi?
If you’re looking for a job in Mississippi, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security has a new website “MDES” for job seekers and employers. Potential employees can register online to search...
View ArticleNon-Lawyer Judges: Municipal Courts
Last month we discussed judges (Justices of the Peace and Magistrates) who are not required to have law degrees, and whose courts have jurisdiction over areas larger than a city or town. Judges of...
View ArticleMisconceptions About Court Records Availability
While keeping up with developments in court systems, court records, and related online resources, we at CourtReference frequently encounter discussions about the difficulty – or ease – of finding court...
View ArticleVoter Information and Upcoming Elections
With local and statewide elections coming up this month and in April, you may be wondering what is on the ballot, where to vote or how to register to vote . You can get answers to these questions and...
View ArticleCourt System Changes: Realignment
Last October’s post about court system changes discussed structural changes, such as combining different tiers of state trial courts into a single tier, transferring jurisdiction over some types of...
View ArticleAssessment Records Research – New Jersey
If you live in New Jersey and would like to research the assessment records of a property anywhere in the state, the following information will be helpful. Assessment records can be used to determine...
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