General
Will a person know I've searched their name?
Can the database admin see names I've searched?
Does the database breach a person's privacy?
Data
How far back do the records go?
Can I see some screenshots of what the database records show?
Date formats
When are the daily records added?
Are court outcomes shown in the database?
What does the "v" or "-v-" between two names mean?
What does the number in square brackets after a name in search results mean?
What does @, nee, a name in brackets, or aka mean in the Case Title?
What does the CR and the CV in the names list mean?
Does a 'court list' record mean the person physically attended court?
What is an 'Alert'?
What is the "http://cda-link.info/..." link in some search results?
What is The "Download CSV" button?
Search results
How can I be sure the listing shown is for the same person I am interested in?
The spelling of the name I have is correct, but the listing shows a slightly different spelling
I'm certain the person has been before a criminal court, but the name doesn't come up
QLD Magistrate Records have multiple Listing Types in brackets. What does this mean?
Accounts
Why do I need to register an account?
Why do I have to provide a phone number when registering?
How do I delete my account?
Can I get a Tax Invoice for my payment?
Logging in
Why can't I log in?
I created an account, but I did not get the verification email
Removing names / changing records
Can I have my name removed?
Are old (10+ years) records removed from the database?
Can I have additional information added to a record?
Can I have additional information added to a record?
Refunds
What is your refund policy?
I assumed (XYZ) would be available in the database, but it isn't. Can I get a refund?
Why have I been charged twice?
I assumed (XYZ) would be available in the database, but it isn't. Can I get a refund?
Why have I been charged twice?
Additional information / resources
Where do I go to get more information about a particular record?
Where can I get a court transcript for a particular matter?
Where would I be able to obtain information on very old court matters?
How can I find out if someone is in jail?
Is there a way to find out if someone is going to appear before a particular court?
Where can I get a court transcript for a particular matter?
Where would I be able to obtain information on very old court matters?
How can I find out if someone is in jail?
Is there a way to find out if someone is going to appear before a particular court?
Police Criminal Histories
How long does a police criminal history last?
How can I get my own Police Criminal History?
How can I get another person's Police Criminal History?
CDA Records -v- Police Criminal Histories
How can I get my own Police Criminal History?
How can I get another person's Police Criminal History?
CDA Records -v- Police Criminal Histories
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