How to Find a Court Report From 1984
- 1). Locate the court record keeper. Contact the local courthouse or other county government building to find the clerk of court or county recorder in the county where the 1984 court case occurred. Most counties now have information on local government offices available online. For instance, the State of Florida has a myfloridacounty.com initiative with links to elected officials in every county across the state If the case was handled in federal court, check online (uscourts.gov) to find the federal courthouse that handled the case and locate the federal court clerk's office.
- 2). Request records. Many court records are now available online and can be accessed via a public records search from the clerk of court or county recorder's website. If records for 1984 are available, enter the name of either party involved in the case. To see the actual case file or if online records are not accessible, visit the records office or contact a deputy clerk via email or phone. Specify the type of case you are seeking. Juvenile records are typically sealed.
- 3). Obtain copies. If you need a copy of the case file, be prepared to pay a fee. If you want the copies certified, a deputy clerk can provide this service, but you may also incur an additional charge. Ask for a fee schedule in advance.
