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How do I find district court cases?

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Mia Smith

Published Mar 10, 2026

How do I find district court cases?

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 my court records in Wyandotte County?

Court Records of cases heard by the Wyandotte District Court and other minor courts are typically held by the office of the Clerk of District Court and the Court Administrator. To retrieve copies of court records, interested persons may query the offices or courthouse in person or via mail.

How do I find my court date in Kansas?

When is my court date? Contact the clerk of the court where your case is scheduled to be heard. Provide the clerk your name and case number or case type, and the clerk will tell you your court date.

Are court documents public?

The public is allowed to look at court records for most cases. However, there are some court records the public is not allowed to see. This happens when a law or court order makes a record confidential. Court records for these cases are not available to the public.

What is a docket number?

The docket number is the court’s case number or tracking number. Once a docket number is assigned to a case, it must appear on all papers submitted to the Court. Typically, a docket number is made up of a two-digit number (to signify the year), followed by the case type (either Civ. for civil cases or Cr.

Can I check if my partner has a criminal record?

You might need to visit the sheriff’s department or court in person if there is no online database. Provide your partner’s name and ask if you can search the files for conviction records. You will possibly get a list of pending charges, warrants, arrests, or convictions unless he committed a crime as a minor.