How far back does Pacer go?

How far back does Pacer go?

When transcripts of court proceedings are produced, they are added to PACER 90 days later.

Can the public view court cases?

Generally, members of the public can enter the courtroom to watch cases – but there are exceptions. Read our blog for further information: Should Courts Remain Open to the Public?

What does the judge sit at?

The judge generally sits behind a raised desk, known as the bench. Behind the judge are the great seal of the jurisdiction and the flags of the appropriate federal and state governments. Judges usually wear a plain black robe (a requirement in many jurisdictions).

Who is the most important person in a courtroom?

Prosecutor

What happens if someone pleads not guilty but is found guilty?

When you plead not guilty, the magistrate will give you a hearing date. At the hearing, the prosecutor will present evidence to try and show the court that you are guilty. The magistrate will then make a decision. If you plead not guilty plea and you change your mind, you can change your plea to guilty.

What is a judge’s decision called?

In law, a judgment, also spelled judgement, is a decision of a court regarding the rights and liabilities of parties in a legal action or proceeding. Judgments also generally provide the court’s explanation of why it has chosen to make a particular court order.

How a lawyer asks the judge to make a decision?

brief – A written statement submitted by the lawyer for each side in a case that explains to the judge(s) why they should decide the case (or a particular part of a case) in favor of that lawyer’s client.

Is a jury’s decision final?

Each jury in criminal courts contain twelve jurors. However this is not the case in civil cases. In civil cases, only six people are necessary for a jury, and if there is one dissenter but the rest are unanimous (i.e. a 5-1 vote) the one dissenter can be ignored with the majority opinion becoming the final verdict.