- 1). Attend the trial or hearing yourself. You will be able to hear the final verdict if you attend in person. Be aware that it might take several court hearings before a verdict is finally found. The court can keep you up to date on scheduled trials and hearings for the case.
- 2). Find out the availability of the court filing, including verdicts, at the specific court where the case was heard. Different levels of courts in various areas will have their own rules about the availability of court filings as public records.
- 3). Gather information about the specific case. This will help you request the court filings that include the verdict for the case. Helpful information includes names of the involved parties including lawyers and judge, docket numbers and citations, and any appeals.
- 4). Follow the necessary procedure to request court filings with verdicts as outlined by the court where the case was heard. Some records are available online, for example, while others can only be obtained by filling out forms in person at the courthouse.
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