How to Find a Court Case on Datalex.am: A Guide to Searching Armenian Court Records Online
Want to know whether someone has filed a lawsuit against you, follow the progress of your own case, or look up any court proceeding in Armenia? You can do it for free, from home, in a couple of minutes, using datalex.am - the Judicial Information System of the Republic of Armenia. This guide explains what Datalex.am is and walks you through searching for a court case step by step.
What Is Datalex.am?
Datalex.am (the "Datalex" Judicial Information System) is the official online database of court cases that have been heard, and are currently being heard, in the courts of Armenia. The data is maintained by the staff of the Supreme Judicial Council of Armenia.
- It is free. There is no charge to search for cases.
- No registration is required to search court cases. You only need to log in to track an application you personally submitted.
- It is multilingual. Use the "Русский" / "English" links at the top of the page to switch the interface from Armenian.
- It is not court.am. court.am is the official website of Armenia's Judiciary; datalex.am is where you actually search the case files.
What You Can Find on Datalex.am
- Court Case Search - the main feature; civil, criminal, administrative, payment order, bankruptcy, and anti-corruption cases.
- Hearings Timetable - the schedule of upcoming court sessions.
- Cassation Court Precedent Database - precedent-setting decisions of the Court of Cassation.
- Search of RA Laws - the texts of Armenian laws.
- ECHR Case Search - decisions of the European Court of Human Rights.
- Smart Search - find criminal cases by a specific article of the RA Criminal Code.
How to Search for a Court Case
- Open the case search. Go to datalex.am and click "Court Case Search" (Դատական գործերի որոնում) at the top of the page.
- Choose the case type. Pick the tab that matches your case: Civil, Criminal, Administrative, Payment Order, Bankruptcy, or Anti-corruption. The search logic is the same for every type; only the required fields differ.
- Enter what you know. Search by Claimant or Respondent (choosing physical person or organization / state institution), by case number, or by claim / decision content, and narrow the results by court and judge. Then click "Search" (Որոնել).
- Open the case details. In the results list, click the magnifier icon on the right side of the case you want.
- Read the case. The details page has "Brief" and "Court Case" tabs with summary and full information, a calendar of hearings with session dates highlighted, and an option to download the full case file.
Case types you can search
- Civil - disputes between individuals or companies (debts, contracts, property, family matters).
- Criminal - criminal prosecutions.
- Administrative - disputes with state bodies, such as appealing a fine or an official decision.
- Payment Order - simplified debt-collection orders.
- Bankruptcy - insolvency cases.
- Anti-corruption - civil and criminal anti-corruption proceedings.
How to Check if Someone Has Sued You
This is the most common reason people use Datalex.am - to find out whether there is a case against their name.
- Open Court Case Search and select the case type (start with Civil, then check Administrative and Payment Order).
- In the Respondent field, choose "physical person" and enter your full name.
- Click Search and review the results. Check each case-type tab, since the same person can be a respondent in different proceedings.
Very recent filings may not appear immediately, as the database is updated as the courts enter the data. If you expect a case but do not see it, check again in a few days.
Understanding the Case Number Format
Armenian court case numbers look like this: ԵԴ/0455/01/18. Entering this number in the "Case number" field is the fastest, most precise way to find a specific proceeding.
- ԵԴ - the court code (here, a Yerevan court).
- 0455 - the sequential number of the case.
- 01 - the case-type code.
- 18 - the year the case was opened.
Other Useful Tools
- Smart Search - find criminal cases brought under a specific article of the RA Criminal Code; useful for legal research.
- Hearings Timetable - see when and where sessions are scheduled.
- Search of RA Laws and the Cassation precedent database - handy when you want the legal text or how higher courts have ruled on similar matters.
Important Notes
Datalex.am shows court proceedings - it does not issue an official criminal-record (no-conviction) certificate. To obtain an official certificate, use the Police of Armenia services.
Responsibility for the accuracy of the published data lies with the staff of the Supreme Judicial Council. Information for a specific case may sometimes be incomplete or not fully up to date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Datalex.am free?
Yes. Searching court cases on datalex.am is completely free and does not require payment.
Do I need to register or log in to search a case?
No. Case search is open to everyone without an account. Logging in is only needed to track an application you have personally submitted.
How do I find out if someone has filed a lawsuit against me?
Open "Court Case Search", select the case type (usually Civil), enter your full name in the "Respondent" field as a physical person, and click Search.
Can I check whether a person has a criminal record on Datalex.am?
You can see criminal cases and proceedings, but Datalex.am does not issue an official criminal-record certificate. For that, apply through the Police of Armenia.
Is Datalex.am the official website of Armenian courts?
Datalex.am is the official judicial information system for searching case files. The Judiciary's general official website is court.am.
Can I use Datalex.am in Russian or English?
Yes. Use the "Русский" or "English" link at the top of the page to switch the interface language.
