Can you look up federal cases online?

Can you look up federal cases online?

Federal case files are maintained electronically and are available through the internet-based Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) service. PACER allows anyone with an account to search and locate appellate, district, and bankruptcy court case and docket information. Register for a PACER account.

How do I find court records in Dallas County?

For records pertaining to Misdemeanor cases, please contact the Dallas County Clerk’s office (214) 653-5767 or (214) 653- 5762 or visit their office on the second floor of the Frank Crowley Courts Building across from the District Clerk’s office.

What is a pass slip?

The pass slip is a record of how the case is proceeding in criminal court. It says that the defendant was in court for his/her scheduled hearing, but did not make a plea, trial request, etc.

What does jail chain mean?

Generally means they will be brought from the jail to the court on that day.

What does announcement last pass mean?

1 attorney answer It means the next setting must be dispositive–either a plea or a trial.

What does set type Anno mean?

3 attorney answers That’s an announcement setting. That means it’s not set for a plea, trial, or hearing, but that the attorneys for both sides are working on the case.

What’s an announcement hearing?

Announcement – Hearing at which it will be decided whether your case will be handled through a plea or if it will go to trial. It is the initial step in a prosecution whereby the defendant is brought before the court to hear the charges and to enter a plea.

What is an announcement docket in Texas?

Announcement Docket – At the Announcement Docket setting, a criminal defense attorney representing defendants may communicate with the prosecutor handling the case and receive discovery information they are entitled to under the law. The judge decides the guilt or innocence of the defendant as well as any punishment.

What does case passed generally mean?

It likely means that no further court date has been set at that time. The parties or the court may motion the matter up later.

How do I know if my charges have been dropped?

Very simple answer. Call the criminal clerks office in which you were charged with the offense. Give them your name and the charge. They will be able to tell you exactly what happened with your case.