Can I be denied access to files on decades-old, closed murder case?
I am researching a decades-old murder. I have spoken with the DA’s Chief Inspector about the case and he is unwilling to…
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I am researching a decades-old murder. I have spoken with the DA’s Chief Inspector about the case and he is unwilling to…
A petition for review to the CA Supreme Court is assigned to a legal staff who drafts a ”conference memorandum”…
I am trying to proceed (pro se) anonymously in a lawsuit that is going to take place in a foreign…
Message I’m trying to obtain records of supervision for a high-risk parolee who is accused of murder. I sent a…
Is it true that a court can refuse to provide a transcript of a court proceeding to the accused in…
I am an author working on a book on the history of “phone phreaking.” (Phone phreaks were people who played…
Are the names of grand jury sub-committee members secret?
For months I was not allowed access to my family law case file. Couldn’t even get a copy of the…
I am interested in obtaining the grand jury transcripts for proceedings for a particular defendant. Can you please tell me…
Made FOIA request to the appellate court for list of cases (included those unpublished) filed for appeal relating to 2…