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Type the last name of person for an individual and first name of a business for a business search, then press "ENTER". Screen B will appear. Keep in mind that the keyboard used with this system has a "RETURN" key and an "ENTER" key. The "ENTER" key is located two rows below the return key When conducting research, remember to use the "ENTER" key.
Rockland County Computer System
This is the main menu screen for the Rockland County Computer System. The computer will let you search court records, land records, or both indexes. It is recommend you use the all "ALL INDEXES" option. To change the search option to just court records or land records, use the "F1 - Change Type" function. The F-1 to F-8 keys on the keyboard correspond to the commands on the bottom of the screen. Each screen will have different functions at the bottom of the screen. Printers are available to print the screens as you conduct your research.
Screen B lists all the records that meet the search criteria for "SMITH, FRANK" This screen represents records for the search name from 1987 to the present. The "occur" column refers to the number of documents under that name. The columns on the right refer to which category they are classified under. (LAN = land, COU = court). For example, there are 6 documents under the first name "SMITH, FRANK", 3 of them are land records and 3 are court records. To search records from 1986 and prior, press the "F7" key and the screen will display these records. Both sets of records (1986 & Prior and 1987 - Present ) cannot be displayed on the screen at the same time. The word "OVERFLOW" will appear when more records exist. To view these records, press the "F6" key. The list on the screen can be printed (F2) or you can go back to the main menu (F8).
In order to expand the records for the first entry, tab down and place an "X" on the line and hit "ENTER" key. Screen C will appear.
Screen C contains a detailed display of the six records found under the name "FRANK SMITH". The land records list the other party, filing date, and the book and page to find a copy of this document. No more land record information is available from the computer. You must consult the actual documents for more information.
However, much more information is available for court records and judgments. To expand the sixth record ( which is a judgment ) write down the file number, then hit the "F1 - Display Judgment² key. Screen D will appear. This screen lets you index a judgment by file number.
Enter the eight (8) digit judgment file number and selection ³D² on the screen. It is recommended to enter ³D² for selection because this option will display the most information. Hit the ³ENTER² key and Screen E will appear. This screen lists all the information about the judgment including filing date, judgment creditor and the judgment amount. The bottom of the screen states this judgment arose from Rockland Supreme Court and the top of the screen next to ³comments² displays the Supreme Court case number 8282/91.
From Screen E, press the "F8" key twice to return to Screen C. At this point, a Supreme Court case will be expanded. Press the "F2" key for the "Display Civil" option. Screen F will appear. Enter the eight (9) digit case file number and selection "S" on the screen. This example will demonstrate the "DISPLAY PARTY NAMES" selection. Hit the "ENTER" key and Screen G will appear. This screen lists all the information about the case including plaintiffs (P), defendants, (D), and also sets forth clerk¹s minutes to the case.
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