Direct Researcher = a court researcher processing orders absent of any affiliation; they are contracted directly with Court Connect

note 1: Let it be known that Direct Researchers set their own price, and that Court Connect does not collect any portion of the researcher fee relating to the transaction - this preserves proper market dynamics and aligns with Court Connect’s commitment to be a Trusted Partner.

note 2: Furthermore, for counties that are, or become a “competitive service area”, wherein Direct Researchers are available to process orders, Court Connect will not permit Direct Researchers to set a price lower than the lowest Affiliated Researcher price - this too preserves proper market dynamics and aligns with Court Connect’s commitment to be a Trusted Partner.