Davis & Kuelthau librarian, Bev Butula has written a very useful article in this month’s Wisconsin Lawyer entitled, Online Access to Circuit Court Dockets. The article explores Wisconsin’s online docket database (CCAP) and looks at the status of online access in some other states.
From the conclusion:
Searching circuit court dockets in Wisconsin is accomplished via CCAP. Information seekers often take this service for granted. Many states have yet to develop an online database. Some only make particular counties available. Online availability is progressing at different speeds throughout the United States and currently is available on a limited basis. To effectively conduct a non-Wisconsin docket search, the researcher should start with the National Center for State Courts, the Virtual Chase, or LLRX, or call the court’s clerk to inquire if an online database is available.
I would also recommend subscribing to Legal Dockets Online Blog for keeping tabs on court docket info.