The court clerk's minutes or the file jacket may indicate whether a transcript of the proceedings was taken. The plaintiff's signature is usually on the complaint and the defendant's signature can be found on the cross-complaint or answer. Probate indexes will list probate actions alphabetically, by name of the estate or petitioner, and will give the filing date and the docket number. Individual case files often list causes of action and rulings regarding the estate, and status of potential beneficiaries who may be minors, adopted, incompetent, or insane. Court clerks also maintain criminal court files, which may contain information describing the crime and the charges in an indictment.
Death certificates are usually available at health departments.
Additionally, a death certificate generally provides the medical and coroner's certificate and information about the decedent's parents, including their occupations. Also, such applications often have useful information about individuals engaged in those businesses or professions. Welfare commission files contain such information as the recipient's address, previous employment, prior earnings, and property owned. The following table lists addresses and telephone numbers for state attorneys general. Fourth Street, 6th Fl.