Frequently Asked Questions About DAWSON
DAWSON: Searches and Public Access
What search functionality does DAWSON have?
- The ability to search for cases by first, last, or full name or docket number is available.
- The ability to search by part of a name (e.g., entering "Ron" for Ronald) is expected to be available in the future.
- The ability to search for orders by keyword or phrase, docket number, case title/petitioner name, judge, or date is available in DAWSON.
- The ability to search for opinions by keyword or phrase, docket number, case title/petitioner name, judge, type of opinion, or date is available in DAWSON.
- The ability to search for practitioners by name or U.S. Tax Court bar number.
Where do I find the opinions released today?
- Opinions will be posted to the Court's website on days they are released. See Today's Opinions.
- Cases consolidated for trial, briefing, and opinion will show the opinions listed separately by each docket number.
Where do I find the orders released today?
- Orders will be posted to the Court's website on days they are released. See Today's Orders.
- All orders issued by the Court on a particular day will be made available as they are served.
- The "Today's Orders" listing will be populated with the most recent orders at the top.
How do I link to an order or opinion?
For security purposes, DAWSON generates unique links every time an item is viewed. To retain an Order or Opinion, save a copy of the document. To reference an opinion or order without saving a copy, link to the docket record of the case, where the order or opinion can be viewed.
What documents are viewable electronically by the general public?
- Opinions and orders issued by the Court.
- Post-trial briefs e-Filed by practitioners on or after August 1, 2023.
- Amicus briefs filed on or after August 1, 2023.
- Stipulated Decisions filed on or after August 1, 2023.
- Documents in sealed cases, or individual documents that are sealed, are not viewable other than by the parties.
