How do you find the outcome of a court case?

How do you find the outcome of a court case?

How to search

  1. Select the ‘Search online’ button.
  2. Register or log in to the NSW Online Registry.
  3. Search for a civil case to which you are a party.
  4. Select the relevant case.
  5. View the different types of information by clicking the tabs (Proceedings, Filed Documents, Court Dates, Judgments and Orders).

What does R mean in court listings?

R. The letter R commonly represents Regina, the latin term for the Queen. In criminal proceedings, “R” refers to the Crown or the Commonwealth.

Why do criminal court cases take so long?

Defense attorneys sometimes want independent analysis of scientific evidence to dispute findings by prosecution witnesses. These type of issues take time to investigate and resolve and judges generally authorize the delays. Having more than one defendant or attorney on the case can also slow things down.

Are Family Court Judgements public?

Family Court judgments The Court recognises that the accessibility of its judgments to the public is very important. It commits the resources required to ensure that most final judgments delivered are anonymised and published consistently with section 121 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth).

How do I find Judgements?

You would need to run a judgment search through a title company or check the county recorders office. You may see a debt with an attorney’s office on your credit report. But you may not know for sure if there’s a judgment against you.

What types of cases does a private family law practice handle?

The most common issues handled at family court include:

  • Marriage Dissolution.
  • Paternity and Child Custody.
  • Protection Orders Against Domestic Violence.
  • Name Changes.
  • Guardianship.
  • Termination of Parental Rights and Adoptions.
  • Juvenile Matters.
  • Emancipation and Approval of Underage Marriages.

How do judges make decisions in family court?

Contested hearings On division of any property (property being defined as any asset set to be divided in the divorce), the judge will look at whether the property is community property, separate property or a combination. That “characterization” is typically what drives the judge’s decision on division.