There was some discussion about both of these sites last week. I have
tested out both (because I am revising my Cybersleuth book and my ABA
book) and I also corresponded by email with the owner of the sites, Paul
Bush.
Freecourtdockets.com provides free docket sheets, but you can only
search by docket/case number. None of the underlying documents are
provided though. However, Courtport covers all years available at PACER
and almost all courts (civil and criminal federal district courts and
the bankruptcy courts are covered, and, eventually the Courts of
Appeal), while Justia.com is only for civil federal district court
dockets and only covers the past 4 years. On the other hand, Justia lets
you search by party name, NOS, etc. (but not docket number) and
sometimes the underlying documents are available (free). I'd love to be
able to combine the two sites!
Courtport is a directory of public records. The annual subscription fee
for one user is $120. A free 30-day trial is offered as well as
unlimited free access for academics.
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