You can find out the verdict in a court case with some simple research.
You can obtain facts in court cases, including the verdict and sentencing, because cases become a permanent part of the court record. All law students study court cases in detail, and there is no reason why any other citizen can't get the same facts and details. Just follow a few simple procedures, and you can learn about a case.
Instructions
1. Determine whether the case was a federal or state case. The distinction becomes clear if you read the guidelines on the Federal Defense website.
2. Determine if the case was a county or city case, if you find that it was not a state or federal case. You can get this information from the state courthouse clerk, who will direct you to county or city court directories. All states list courts online, and you can find these by entering "Find county and city courthouses in (name of state)."
3. Find the court where the case was filed. This may require some guesswork on your part; but, as a rule of thumb, you will find the locale where the offense or dispute took place determines which court had jurisdiction.
4. Contact the court clerk with particulars of the case you want to know about. In most cases, the clerk can help you. In cases involving minors, you may not obtain information, because such cases are closed to protect the child.
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