How to Opt Out of CourtCaseFinder

CourtCaseFinder is a public records search site that compiles court records, criminal cases, civil lawsuits, and other legal filings into easily searchable profiles. Having your court records publicly visible on a site like this can affect employment, housing, and personal relationships. Here's how to opt out.

What Is CourtCaseFinder?

CourtCaseFinder is operated by Infopay, Inc. and aggregates court records from federal, state, and county courthouses across the United States. The site allows searches by name, email, phone number, or case number, making it easy for anyone to find legal records that would otherwise require visiting individual court websites or physical courthouses. Note that CourtCaseFinder does not classify itself as a "consumer reporting agency" under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Information available on CourtCaseFinder may include:

• Criminal records: Arrests, charges, convictions, and sentencing details
• Civil court cases: Lawsuits, judgments, and settlements
• Traffic violations: Tickets, DUI records, and driving offenses
• Family court records: Divorce filings, custody disputes, and restraining orders
• Bankruptcy filings: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies
• Personal information: Names, addresses, dates of birth, and associated parties

How to Opt Out of CourtCaseFinder

CourtCaseFinder's opt-out process requires direct contact. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Find Your Records

1. Visit courtcasefinder.com
2. Search for your name to identify which records are listed
3. Copy the URLs of each record you want removed

Step 2: Use the Official Opt-Out Process

1. Scroll to the bottom of courtcasefinder.com and click the "DO NOT SELL/SHARE MY PERSONAL INFORMATION" link
2. Enter your name, state, and city
3. Complete the CAPTCHA
4. Find your record in the search results and select it
5. Click the "Remove Data" button
6. Enter your email address and complete the final CAPTCHA
7. Check your inbox for a confirmation email from privacy@courtcasefinder.com and click the verification link

Alternative contact methods: You can also email help@courtcasefinder.com or call (800) 309-9351 to request removal directly.

Step 3: Consider Legal Avenues

If the website doesn't respond or refuses removal:

1. Consult with an attorney about whether your records are eligible for expungement or sealing in the original court jurisdiction
2. File a petition to expunge or seal records if eligible — once records are officially sealed, sites like CourtCaseFinder are legally required to remove them
3. File a complaint with your state attorney general if the site fails to honor a legitimate removal request under your state's privacy law

Getting Records Expunged or Sealed

The most effective way to remove court records from all public records sites — not just CourtCaseFinder — is to have them officially expunged or sealed. Eligibility varies by state but generally includes:

• Dismissed charges: Most states allow expungement of cases that were dismissed
• Acquittals: If you were found not guilty, expungement is typically available
• Completed sentences: Many states allow expungement after a waiting period following completion of a sentence
• Juvenile records: Most juvenile records can be sealed once you reach adulthood
• First-time offenses: Some states offer first-offender expungement programs

Contact your local court clerk or a criminal defense attorney to explore your expungement options.

Protecting Your Reputation Beyond CourtCaseFinder

CourtCaseFinder is just one of many sites that republish court records. Others include Judyrecords, PACER (for federal cases), and numerous people-search sites that incorporate court data into background reports. Steps to protect yourself:

• Search for yourself on Google and other search engines to find all sites displaying your court records
• Submit removal requests to each individual site
• Request Google to de-index specific URLs that contain sensitive personal information
• Set up Google Alerts for your name to catch new listings as they appear

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