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What is a court runner?

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What is a court runner?

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A court runner, or a Court Document Runner and Messenger, are people who go to courthouses to retrieve court documents. Some documents haven't yet been digitized, so they must be physically acquired, and some documents must be obtained in person and cannot be mailed. They may also retrieve documents from law enforcement, government buildings, businesses, or medical facilities, and will provide copies of documents for their clients. While they can copy documents, copies made by court runners are not "certified" copies, i.e. valid legal documents; certified copies must be marked so by a clerk.

A court runner isn't always required; certain documents can be mailed or retrieved digitally. Usually, court runners are used for time-sensitive issues, to obtain documents as quickly and effectively as possible, particularly from places that might be hard for their client to access personally. The process of retrieving files or records can be complicated and take a long time; court runners are professionals who know the systems, the fees, the shortcuts, and potentially the staff for numerous jurisdictions. They are well-versed in how to read various documents, allowing them to quickly comprehend information that might confuse their clients. Using a court runner can save you time and effort if you're unfamiliar with requesting, obtaining, and understanding legal documents.

For more information on court jobs, check out this article: Court Clerk: Certification & Educational Requirements

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