Legal Question in Technology Law in Virginia

Re: difference???

Your question is confusing. If you mean, if the court shows that a docket has been opened, does it mean the initial complaint papers have been filed, then the answer is yes. A docket is basically like a table of contents of what has been filed in your case along with pending dates. Most courts offer a web-based docketing system that is available for public viewing at the court's internet site. It's under different sections at different courts such as Public Access, Civil Cases, Civil Filings, etc. but there is a California Courts website that has a list of all the different Superior Court websites at http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/find.htm .

Go there, click on the subject court, find the webpage to access the docket and then you'll have to search by name or case number for your particular case. You should be able to view the court's docket to confirm that whatever paper you're referencing has in fact been filed.

Re: difference???

If the case you have in mind is in the Virginia court system, you'll need an answer from an attorney who practices there. As an alternative, phone the court in question and ask to speak to the clerk of the appropriate division (e.g., civil, criminal, probate, etc.).

Re: difference???

Yes, very likely it does.