Under what circumstances would a clerk respond that there is no public record of a case?
• A criminal case was dismissed more than 20 days ago; • A nolle was entered more than 13 months ago; • More than 20 days ago, the case either ended in a finding of not guilty or a judgment of acquittal; or • The records of a case have been erased. In the event of a file sealed by court order, the clerk may acknowledge the existence of such a file, but indicate it as being sealed. Back to Top 12. How do I get a copy of my divorce decree (or other document filed in my divorce case)? A copy of a document filed in your divorce case can generally be obtained from the Judicial District Clerk’s Office in the court location where the divorce took place. Your divorce decree is referred to as the “Judgment File.” The Clerk’s Office will need your case name and docket number (the number that was assigned to the case), and there are fees for copying and certifying. Judgment Files have a flat fee, other documents have a per page copying fee with a certification fee, if needed.
