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Always Do This First When Using A Public Access Computer for a Record Check

June 25, 2025 posted by Steve Brownstein

Court Record Searches - Do this first before you begin:

When a court record provider manually searches for criminal records via a public access computer or an online docket search, they should always test the system with a known record for this critical reason:

Public access systems can sometimes have technical glitches, or contain errors. By searching for a known record (one they've already confirmed exists and has specific details), they can immediately determine if the system is providing accurate and complete information. Did the known record even show up?