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Product Context - Eliza Kragh v. MAD Court Docket Website

Project Purpose

Create a public-facing website to display court documents and filings for the ongoing lawsuit: Eliza Kragh v. Montana Association of the Deaf.

Problems This Solves

  1. Public Access: Montana state court system requires licensed attorney electronic account for access - this provides public transparency
  2. Document Organization: Centralized location for all case filings, motions, exhibits, and court decisions
  3. Real-time Updates: Subscribers get notified when new documents are filed
  4. Professional Presentation: Clean, organized display of legal documents with proper metadata

Target Users

  • Public Visitors: Anyone interested in following the case progress
  • Legal Community: Attorneys, paralegals, law students studying the case
  • Advocacy Groups: Organizations following disability rights litigation
  • Media: Journalists covering the lawsuit
  • Admin User: Single administrator (you) who uploads and manages documents

Key Value Propositions

  • Transparency: Makes court proceedings accessible to the public
  • Timeliness: Real-time updates as documents are filed
  • Organization: Structured presentation with summaries and context
  • Accessibility: Web-based access from anywhere
  • Completeness: Includes all exhibits and supporting documents, not just main filings

Success Metrics

  • Public engagement with case documents
  • Subscription sign-ups for updates
  • Ease of document management for admin
  • System reliability and uptime
  • Fast document loading and search capabilities