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Courts
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) 
 ATRA is a national organization ("co-founded in 1986 by the American Medical Association and the American Consulting Engineers Counsel") that is "dedicated exclusively to reforming the civil justice system." The site provides publications and data on lawsuit abuse, a list of "judicial hellholes" ("places that have a disproportionately harmful impact on civil litigation"), and information about "looney lawsuits," state civil justice reform laws, and other tort reform topics. http://www.atra.org Topics: Judicial Process Last updated Nov 10, 2005 Bail: Getting Out of Jail After an Arrest
This article describes the procedures related to bail, "cash or a cash equivalent that an arrested person gives to a court to ensure that he will appear in court when ordered to do so." Describes how bail is set, how bail is posted, and the circumstances under which someone may be released "on their own recognizance." From Nolo, a California publisher of legal self-help books. http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-30225.html Topics: Crime, Judicial Process Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Court Rules, Forms and Dockets (LLRX.com)
A directory of links to federal, state, and local court rules, forms, and dockets that is searchable by jurisdiction, state, or type of resource. Includes Federal Rules of: Appellate Procedure, Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the U.S. Tax Court. There are Federal Local Court Rules for Courts of Appeal, U.S. District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts, and Court of Claims. State coverage includes both state rules and state local rules. http://www.llrx.com/courtrules/ Topics: Judicial Process, Law, Law Last updated Feb 11, 2002 Court Web Sites
Links to U.S. state and municipal courts, federal courts, and international courts. From the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). http://www.ncsconline.org/D_KIS/info_court_web_sites.html Topics: Judicial Process Last updated Feb 27, 2005 CourtTV: News
Daily updates and documents about current criminal and civil court cases (generally those of popular interest). Includes video, and special features. Note: some content only available to subscribers. From Court TV. http://www.cnn.com/CRIME/ Topics: Judicial Process Last updated Nov 25, 2008 Famous American Trials: The My Lai Courts-Martial, 1970
Provides a history of "the massacre by United States soldiers of as many as 500 unarmed civilians — old men, women, children — in My Lai on the morning of March 16,1968 [in Vietnam] ... [and] the cover-up of that massacre." Features a chronology, maps, biographies, essays, opinion polls, discussion questions, images, bibliography, and related links. From a law professor at University of Missouri, Kansas City. http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/mylai/mylai.htm Topics: Crime, Judicial Process, Mysteries and More, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Sep 4, 2007 Federal Courts Home Page
A clearinghouse for information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Gives information about the operation of the federal judicial system. http://www.uscourts.gov/ Topics: Judicial Process Last updated Jan 16, 2001 Go to Court or Mediate: How to Survive an Encounter With an American Courtroom
This collection of self-help tips for surviving a court case advises that the "best way for a nonlawyer to survive the courtroom is to avoid it altogether -- by settling your dispute or arranging to have it diverted to mediation." Topics include "before you sue," mediation, small claims court, representing yourself, collecting a judgment, and step-by-step tips for success in the courtroom. From Nolo, a publisher of self-help legal books. http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/FCE46694-6BEB-4A80-89B9048DA9877F61/104/308/ Topics: Judicial Process Last updated Jul 30, 2008 High Court of Australia
Includes a history of "the highest court in the Australian judicial system;" rules, forms, and fees; a list of current and former members; publications; and more. http://www.hcourt.gov.au/ Topics: Judicial Process, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 7, 2005 History of the Federal Judiciary
Contains the Federal Judges Biographical Database of all federal judges (district, circuit, and appellate) since 1789. Search the database by name or browse the alphabetical index. Site also includes a timeline of landmark judicial legislation, judicial administration and organization, a judicial history, a photographic exhibit of historic courthouses, and information about the 19th century Amistad case. From the Federal Judicial Center. http://www.fjc.gov/history/home.nsf Topics: Black Resources, Judicial Process Last updated Jul 16, 2007 How Appealing
Billed as "the Web's first blog devoted to appellate litigation," this site gathers current court opinions, newspaper articles, and opinion columns. Also includes monthly feature of "20 Questions for the Appellate Judge," archives, and extensive links. Not searchable. Maintained by attorney Howard J. Bashman. http://howappealing.law.com/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Judicial Process Last updated Apr 27, 2006 Inside the Courtroom: United States Attorneys Kids Page
This site provides an introduction to the workings of U.S. courtrooms. It includes a description of federal prosecutors and U.S. Attorneys, an illustrated guide to a courtroom and its participants, and a glossary. From the U.S. Department of Justice. http://www.justice.gov/usao/eousa/kidspage/ Topics: Judicial Process, Law Last updated Nov 1, 2009 Military Courts-Martial: An Overview
Text of a CRS (Congressional Research Service) Report for Congress "about how the armed forces discipline and punish those who commit crimes of violate the rules and regulations of the military." Topics include types of offenses, types of courts-martial, and review of proceedings. Opens directly in a PDF file. From the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). Note: "The Congressional Research Service does not make its publications directly available online." http://www.fas.org/man/crs/RS21850.pdf Topics: Judicial Process, Military Last updated Jun 15, 2006 National Tribal Justice Resource Center
This site is "dedicated to tribal justice systems, personnel and tribal law. The Resource Center is the central national clearinghouse of information for Native American and Alaska Native tribal courts." The site features history and information about tribal courts, model codes and related information for selected legal issues (such as criminal law, gaming, and sovereignty protection), information about court personnel, and more. Searchable. A project of the National American Indian Court Judges Association. http://www.tribalresourcecenter.org Topics: Judicial Process, Law by Subject, Native Americans Last updated May 2, 2006 The Proceedings of the Old Bailey: London, 1674-1913
A project to digitize "accounts of over 100,000 criminal trials held at London's central criminal court." The first stage, completed in 2003, has over 22,000 trials for the period 1714 to 1759. Searchable by keyword, date, name, place, crime, and more. Also find historical background on the era's legal issues, architectural history, and minority communities of London, such as gypsies, homosexuals, Jews, and other diverse groups. Includes tips for teachers, and a glossary. http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/ Topics: Crime, Judicial Process Last updated Apr 28, 2008 Tribal Court Clearinghouse
Developed by the Tribal Law and Policy Institute, this site "strives to provide extensive information and resources concerning tribal courts and other issues related to the enhancement of justice in Indian country." Includes information on and annotated links on such topics as justice systems of Indian nations, laws and pending legislation, Supreme Court decisions, tribal codes and constitutions, alcohol abuse, child neglect, domestic violence, housing, gambling, environmental law, and news. Searchable. http://www.tribal-institute.org/ Topics: Judicial Process, Law by Subject, Native Americans, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Feb 21, 2005 U.S. Courts Library
"The purpose of this site is to function as a clearinghouse for information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government." Contains links to online publications, statistical reports, court forms, and FAQs about the federal courts. The Third Branch, the courts' newsletter (archived to 1995), and the Courtroom Technology Manual are also available. http://www.uscourts.gov/library.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process Last updated Jul 14, 2007 Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
Provides the text of the "Congressional Code of Military Criminal Law applicable to all military members worldwide." Discusses apprehension and restraint, court-martial jurisdiction, pre-trial and trial procedure, sentences, and related provisions. Provides definitions for some terms. From the United States Army. http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/ucmj.htm Topics: Judicial Process, Law by Subject, Military, Social Issues Last updated Nov 18, 2006 United States Marshals Service: Service of Process
This site contains general information about procedures for giving legal notice in federal criminal, civil, and foreign processes, sales, and admiralty matters. Includes descriptions of subpoena, summons, writ of habeas corpus, restraining order, juror summons, writ of execution, and many others. The site notes that this is "not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive explanation or depiction of Federal rules of procedures for the service of process." From the United States Marshals Service. http://www.usmarshals.gov/process/ Topics: Judicial Process Last updated Jul 30, 2008 United States Tax Court
This official government site has both current and historical opinions of the court, searchable docket records for cases filed on or after May 1, 1986, court rules and forms, press releases, and general information about the workings of the court. http://www.ustaxcourt.gov/ Topics: Judicial Process, Tax Filing Season Last updated Jan 18, 2006 Washington Courts: Educational Resources
Online educational resources from the Washington State Courts, including lesson plans and video lessons for grades K-12. Also provides guides to the court system, court terminology, and jury duty, and resources on judicial education, mock trials, the Washington state and U.S. constitutions, and the history of Washington State Courts. http://www.courts.wa.gov/education/ Topics: Government, Government, Judicial Process Last updated Jan 3, 2005 |
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