There are a variety of court documents and records available to the public.  Court documents are public records that are available to anyone who requests them. In this blog, we will discuss different types of court documents and records which are available to the public.

Every day, any organization in the legal sector uses a vast amount of data, including court documents, witness testimony, and contracts. A clear understanding of it all can be difficult, let alone making sure that legal data management practices are being followed for proper administration, organization, and security.

It's therefore crucial for you to know what you're dealing with. Recordings are written accounts of all the events and proceedings in a lawsuit. A case document (such as photos, video, transcripts, timelines, and audio) is a recognizable type of legal information, whether it comes in paper form or digital form.

Court records can be invaluable in understanding the context of your case and can provide crucial information that you may not be able to obtain elsewhere.

Categories of Court Records

Court records can be divided into two groups:
 

• Civil Records 
• Criminal Records 

Civil Records: 

Divorce, auto accidents, consumer rights suits, and bankruptcy records are all considered civil records. Contact details, a summary of the case, and an opinion in writing are frequently included in the civil records.

Criminal Records:

A criminal record check is typically used to check the background of an employee.

Types of Court Documents and Records

Legal records and case documents can be obtained from courts, police departments, or public prosecutors, depending upon the type of clients you represent. In some cases, these documents may be essential to your case, and in other cases, they may simply provide helpful background information. In either situation, it is important to be familiar with the types of documents that are available from these different sources. 

Including arrest records, warrants, and court records, these are documents that can support legal rights and obligations, as well as serve as evidence or proof in court. These records can be categorized into several different groups, such as:
 

• Property Rights
• Citizenship Rights
• Statuses
• Employment Information

Property Rights

A property right may include a land grant, a probate letter, a contract, a lease, or a license.

Citizenship Rights

Information about births, deaths, marriages, legal proceedings and criminal cases are included in citizenship rights

Statutes 

There are many types of statutes, including executive orders, rules, regulations, and judicial opinions.

Employment Information 

In addition to veterans' employment records, state personnel and payroll information are included in the Employment Information section.

Epilogue

If you work in the legal sector, you might be already aware of the significance of the legal records you use, as well as their location, accessibility requirements, and compliance. Irrespective of whether you work for a corporation, in a solo practice, or a partnership, handling electronic legal material properly is crucial if you want to realize its full potential.

Feel free to contact Arizona Research and Retrieval Services if you would like assistance organizing and setting up court document and records.