Purpose
This website is operated by the 61st District Court. We respect visitor privacy and aim to be transparent about how information is handled when this website is used.
This website provides general information about court services and procedures and does not provide legal advice.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this website, limited technical information is recorded automatically in order to operate and secure the site. This may include:
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IP address
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Date and time of visit
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Pages viewed
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Browser and device type
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Referring website or search query
This information is collected through standard web server logs, security monitoring tools, and performance systems. It is used only to:
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Maintain site stability and security
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Diagnose technical issues
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Understand general usage patterns
The court does not attempt to identify individual visitors from this information.
Cookies
This website may use small data files called cookies. Cookies help the site function correctly and may support basic performance or security features. No cookies on this site are used for advertising or behavioral tracking.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Some site features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Services
This website uses third-party services to support essential operations. Examples include website hosting, security monitoring, content delivery, and embedded content such as maps or documents.
These service providers may process limited technical information such as IP addresses in order to deliver their services. They are not permitted to use this information for unrelated commercial purposes.
Chatbot Use
This website includes an automated chat tool powered by a third-party service. The chatbot is provided to help visitors find information more easily. It is not monitored in real time by court staff.
Chat conversations may be stored by the service provider to improve system performance and accuracy. Technical information such as IP address, device type, and conversation content may be processed as part of this service.
Do not submit personal, confidential, or sensitive information in the chatbot. This includes but is not limited to:
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Social Security numbers
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Driver’s license numbers
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Financial or banking information
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Medical or health information
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Case numbers or court records
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Home address or phone number
The chatbot is not a secure communication channel and should not be used to submit information that requires privacy or confidentiality.
The chatbot provides general informational assistance only and does not provide legal advice.
The 61st District Court is not responsible for personal information voluntarily entered into the chatbot by users. Information submitted to the chatbot is provided at the user’s discretion and risk. If you need to communicate private or sensitive information, please use the official contact methods listed on this website.
No Sale of Personal Information
This website does not sell, trade, or rent visitor information.
Public Records
As a public entity, certain records maintained by the 61st District Court may be subject to public records laws. Technical logs and system data are retained only for operational and security purposes and are not used for public disclosure unless required by law.
External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. The 61st District Court is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
Data Security
The 61st District Court uses reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the website and its supporting systems from unauthorized access, disruption, or misuse. These measures focus on maintaining site availability, integrity, and security.
The website does not require visitors to submit personal or confidential information in order to access services.
No method of internet transmission is completely secure. While appropriate precautions are in place to protect website systems, the court cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated as website technology or practices change. Updates will be posted on this page.