Online Case Information System 2.0
Terms and Conditions
By accessing and using the Online Case Information System 2.0 (“OCIS 2.0”) you are agreeing to comply with the following OCIS 2.0 Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms"), which shall be referred to collectively as the End User Licensing Agreement, or "EULA."
This is a legal agreement between the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia (“OES” or "Owner") and you, and no other third party or its subsidiaries are a party to this EULA. This EULA governs your access to and use of OCIS 2.0.
1. Representation and Warranties
If you do not accept this EULA in its entirety, then you may not access or use OCIS 2.0, and any use of OCIS 2.0 by you will be considered a violation of OES’s intellectual property rights and may additionally subject you to civil or criminal penalties.
2. Modification of Terms
OES may unilaterally modify this EULA. OES reserves the right to, at any time and without prior notice, discontinue OCIS 2.0, change the content or formatting of OCIS 2.0, or terminate access to and any specific use of OCIS 2.0. OES shall not be liable to you or to any third party for taking any of these actions and will not be limited to the remedies below if you violate this EULA. By accessing and using OCIS 2.0 you are accepting and agreeing to the Terms then in effect; it is your responsibility to check for updates to the EULA before use.
3. General Terms
3.1. Proprietary Rights
The case information displayed on OCIS 2.0 is case information entered by the respective court clerks into the respective case management systems (CMS). The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) of the Supreme Court of Virginia is the administrative office for Virginia's Judicial System and provides the technology support to operate CMS.
The circuit court case information viewable on OCIS 2.0 is provided with the consent of the participating circuit court clerks.
You acknowledge that OCIS 2.0 is protected by one or more copyrights pursuant to U.S. copyright laws and by other intellectual property laws. You agree to comply with all copyright notices, trademark notices, ownership information or restrictions contained in OCIS 2.0. You further acknowledge that all rights, titles, and interests in OCIS 2.0 shall remain with OES or its subcontractors(s) and agree that you will not violate such proprietary rights. Any violation may result in legal action or other legal remedies.
3.2. Software and Hardware Requirements
You are responsible for ensuring that your equipment is suitable for connecting to OCIS 2.0 and that it has the minimum system and software requirements to use and operate OCIS 2.0. In addition, you are responsible for access and connectivity to the Internet, your relationship with your Internet Service Provider and any telephone or other connection and all service fees associated with such access.
3.3. No Warranty by OES
The case information displayed is current only to the extent the respective clerks have entered the most recent information into CMS.
Every effort is made to provide accurate and current information through OCIS 2.0. However, you may encounter some inaccurate or outdated information. OES disclaims any responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccurate information. OCIS 2.0 users have the responsibility to verify the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the information.
Due to the complex nature of the Internet, OES does not warrant that access to OCIS 2.0 or the operation or performance of the system will be uninterrupted or error-free. OCIS 2.0 IS SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, DELAYS, AND PROBLEMS INHERENT WITH THE INTERNET. OES shall use reasonable efforts to correct or cure any such reproducible and documented material defects.
You expressly understand and agree that, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the site, services, and materials are provided by OES on an “as is” basis without warranty of any kind, including express, implied, statutory, or fitness for a particular purpose. By accessing and using the system you accept all risks of loss or damage resulting from your access and use of the system.
No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from OES or through or from use of the services shall create any warranty not expressly stated in the Terms.
3.4. Limitation of Liability
The use of OCIS 2.0, as with all Internet usage, may pose a risk of damage to user computer systems because of the presence of computer viruses, software and hardware incompatibility or defects, and other factors associated with use of the Internet. Users of this system assume all risks associated with its use, including the risk that damage may occur to user computer systems, software or data stored on or contained in user computer systems.
You acknowledge that in no event shall OES, its agents, directors, employees, partners, or suppliers be liable to you or any third party for any direct, special, incidental, indirect, consequential, or punitive damages, including those resulting from loss of use, data or profits, whether or not foreseeable, or if OES has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or based on any theory of liability, including breach of contract or warranty, negligence or other tortious action, or any other claim arising out of or in connection with your use of or access to the site, services or materials.
3.5. Definitions
3.5.1. Users
A user is an individual who has accepted the terms of this EULA and performs searches within OCIS 2.0.
3.6. License for Use
OES developed OCIS 2.0 as a system for individuals to view case information, which can be accessed by performing searches within the system. Users may access case information and use OCIS 2.0 subject to this EULA.
3.7. User Conduct
By using OCIS 2.0, you represent and warrant that you subject yourself to the laws and jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
You agree NOT to use OCIS 2.0 to:
OCIS 2.0 shall not be used in a manner contrary to or in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.
No portion of OCIS 2.0 source code, layout, or structure may be reproduced, transmitted, or shared in any way without express written permission from OES.
3.8. System Availability
OCIS 2.0 is expected to be available 23 hours a day. There may be brief periods of downtime to allow for data backups. There will also be planned downtime to allow for scheduled system maintenance.
Unexpected issues may occur and the system may be unavailable without notice. Every effort will be made to minimize any unplanned downtime.
4. Case Alert Subscription System
The Case Alert Subscription System (CASS) is a court case event update service that enables users to receive email and text message updates related to cases in the trial courts of Virginia for which case information is available through OCIS 2.0. There are no fees charged to use CASS . All Terms for OCIS 2.0 within this EULA shall also apply to CASS.
Updates received through CASS are not intended to be, and are not a substitute for, the official record or legal notice of a court event. CASS is a courtesy reminder service. Users should independently verify court event dates, times, and locations. The data used by CASS may not include recent case updates. OES disclaims any responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccurate information.
4.1 Email Subscribers
By subscribing to email updates from CASS, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, including the following Terms and Conditions for email subscribers.
You must provide a valid and working email address to receive case updates.
You agree to opt-in to receiving emails by clicking on the ‘Email' checkbox provided on the Account Preference screen, and you agree to continue to receive email updates until opting-out by un-checking the same check box or deleting your account. Email frequency depends upon user selected preferences and on activity within the court cases to which you have subscribed, as well as how frequently the case is updated.
You also agree that the OES is not liable for delayed or undelivered emails.
By subscribing to text message updates from CASS, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, including the following Terms and Conditions for text message subscribers.
CASS offers optional court case alerts through SMS. The program includes two types of messages:
You must provide a valid and working mobile number to receive case updates. You confirm that you are the subscriber to the provided mobile number or that you are the authorized and customary user of that number and authorized to subscribe to ongoing text messaging services. Standard data and text message rates may apply. Text messaging is not available in all areas and on all devices.
You agree to opt-in to receiving text messages by clicking on the ‘Text' check box provided on the Account Preference screen, and you agree to continue to receive text message updates until opting-out by un-checking the same check box or deleting your account. Text message frequency depends upon user selected preferences and activity within the court cases to which you have subscribed.
You also agree that the OES is not liable for delayed or undelivered text messages.
You may cancel the SMS message service at any time by texting "STOP" to 637728. In so doing, you will receive a cancellation confirmation message, but will no longer receive further SMS messages from CASS. You will need to resubscribe to CASS to resume receiving SMS messages.
If you are experiencing technical issues with CASS, you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can access help directly at:
CASS offers optional court case alerts through SMS. The program includes two types of messages:
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Message and data rates may apply for SMS messages. Text message frequency depends upon user selected preferences and activity within the court cases to which you have subscribed. Questions regarding text or data plan rates should be directed to your wireless service provider.
If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our Privacy Policy.
5. Disclaimer
OES shall not be liable for any injury or damage resulting from your use of the information, content, or material accessed using OCIS 2.0 or its contents, nor shall OES be liable for any delays in the receipt of any messages as delivery is subject to effective transmission from your service provider network. To the fullest extent allowed by law, OES disclaims all warranties with regard to OCIS 2.0.
BY USING OCIS 2.0, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS EULA, AND ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS.