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  •  Search our data base using commonly used key words or phrases by typing the word or phrase (e.g. anonymous jury) in the first box below.
  •  If the phrase is very general, it may be best to refine your search with more limiting terms in the second and third boxes. Do not, however, use the Judge's name or the Court (e.g., 9th Cir.) to further refine your search.
  •  Run separate searches with your phrase in the singular or plural in order to maximize your results.
  •  If you do not find what you are looking for here, try the separate Topic Search or the Statute/Rule Search.
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