Court Records

Search available U.S. court records by name

Search by name and state for possible criminal, civil, family, traffic, and DUI court record matches, with case numbers, courts, and filing dates where available.

Criminal and civil case matches
Case numbers and filing dates
Court and county of record
Traffic and DUI entries

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How U.S. court records are organized

Most cases are heard in state courts, which are usually organized by county or judicial district. Federal courts handle federal crimes, bankruptcies, and certain civil disputes. Each court keeps its own docket, the running list of filings and events in a case, so one person’s court history can be scattered across many courts.

What a court record can contain

Full documents such as complaints and transcripts stay with the court. A search report summarizes available case information so you know which court and which case to look at.

Party names and their role in the case
Case type, case number, and filing date
Hearings, rulings, and other court events
The judgment or disposition, where available

Types of court cases you can search

Criminal cases involve charges brought by the state. Civil cases are disputes between people or businesses, such as contract claims, evictions, and small claims. Family cases cover divorce and custody, and traffic cases cover citations heard in municipal or county courts. Choose the category that fits your question above, or search all of them at once.

Questions

Before you search

What is a court docket?: A docket is the court’s list of everything filed and scheduled in a case, in date sequence. It is often the quickest way to see where a case stands.
Are all court records public?: Most court records are presumed open, but sealed cases, juvenile matters, and some family and mental-health cases are confidential. Some courts also redact personal identifiers.
How current is court information?: Courts publish on different schedules, and some do not publish online at all. Recent filings may take time to appear, so check the court’s own docket for the latest status.
Does a matching name mean the case is about this person?: No. Many people share names. Compare age, city, and other details, and confirm with the court before drawing conclusions.