{"id":2188,"date":"2011-01-09T12:05:00","date_gmt":"2011-01-09T12:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genealogytipoftheday.wordpress.com\/2011\/01\/09\/before-going-to-the-courthouse"},"modified":"2011-01-09T12:05:00","modified_gmt":"2011-01-09T12:05:00","slug":"before-going-to-the-courthouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genealogytipoftheday.com\/index.php\/2011\/01\/09\/before-going-to-the-courthouse\/","title":{"rendered":"Before Going to the Courthouse"},"content":{"rendered":"
As we eventually work our way into warmer weather, genealogists start to think of making research trips to far-off courthouses. Here a some quick thoughts before heading out (pre-planning is always advised):<\/p>\n
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Make certain of the courthouse’s hours<\/li>\n
If you’ll be using court records, in court in session a certain day of the week (which you may want to avoid)<\/li>\n
Can you bring a portable scanner, can you take digital pictures? What other options are there for making copies?<\/li>\n
What records can you access yourself and which ones have restricted access?<\/li>\n
Is there a local historical or genealogical society who may be able to give you specific research advice?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n