How do I find federal case records?
How do I find federal case records?
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 cases in Australia?
Use the following resources to find information for Australian case law.
- Westlaw AU. Westlaw AU provides access to Australian reported cases from 1825+ and unreported cases from 1999.
- Lexis Advance Research & US Research.
- CCH IntelliConnect.
- Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII)
Can you look up criminal records in Australia?
Criminal databases Bare in mind that due to strict Privacy Law in Australia, you can only request a copy of your own criminal record, you are not allowed to access anyone else’s if you want to find out whether they have been convicted of a crime unless you are a business or an employer.
What cases are heard in federal courts?
More specifically, federal courts hear criminal, civil, and bankruptcy cases. And once a case is decided, it can often be appealed.
How do you know if a case is federal or state?
The differences between federal and state courts are defined mainly by jurisdiction. Jurisdiction refers to the kinds of cases a court is authorized to hear. Federal court jurisdiction, by contrast, is limited to the types of cases listed in the Constitution and specifically provided for by Congress.
What cases are heard by federal courts?
Where can I find information on cases filed in Australia?
Federal Law Search provides selected information on cases filed in the: Federal Court of Australia General Federal Law jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The information is real time and includes all cases that have commenced since 1 January 1984.
How do I find a case in federal court?
Federal Law Search provides information on current and finalised cases* intitiated in the Federal Court or Federal Circuit Court (General Federal Law jurisdiction). Names of parties and counsel. There is a record for all cases filed in the Federal Court since 1984, and for all cases in the Federal Circuit Court since it’s inception.
What information is available in federal law search?
Federal Law Search provides information on current and finalised cases* intitiated in the Federal Court or Federal Circuit Court (General Federal Law jurisdiction). Each case record in Federal Law Search provides the following: A list of all court events – including the next event when known A list of documents filed by parties
What does the Federal Court of Australia do?
Federal Court of Australia About The Federal Court The Court decides disputes according to law – promptly, courteously and effectively contributing to the economic and social wellbeing of all Australians. More about the Court
