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Court dockets contain documents relating to a particular case. When a case is filed, it is assigned a docket number. For example:
2:04-CV-09049-SGL
The docket number generally includes the location of the filing, year that the case was filed, a designation as to the type of case (e.g., civil, criminal), a case number, and the judge's initials. A docket report, maintained for each case, is a chronological list of all documents (briefs, orders, pleadings, etc.) filed with the court. The name of the judge, attorneys, and a list of the parties can also be found in the docket report. Not all dockets are available online. However, some databases do provide varying levels of coverage.
Supreme Court Dockets:
Federal Court Dockets:
State Court Dockets:
Coverage of state dockets in subscription databases is limited. Some court websites provide free access to their dockets.
Scholarly Articles:
Court Documents & Legal Memoranda: