How Do I Find an Inmates Court Date and Original Charges?
How do I find out an inmates court date and what the charge was originally
Bessie Marlow
Contact the Clerk of the Court in the jurisdiction where the inmate was charged and sentenced.
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Contact the Clerk of the Court in the jurisdiction where the inmate was charged and sentenced. They maintain official case records including court dates and original charges. If the clerk cannot help, ask to be directed to the sentencing judge's secretary.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: July 23,2014
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