Dead List [UPDATED]
In the legal world, the U.S. Supreme Court uses a "Dead List" as part of its case selection process. Thousands of petitions for certiorari (requests for the court to hear a case) are filed each term.
In a more somber context, "Dead Lists" refer to the vital records of those lost during conflicts or tragedies. Dead List
If you are researching a person and they appear on this list, it simplifies the process of requesting their FBI files because the Bureau already acknowledges they are deceased. 3. Automotive "Dead Lists" In the legal world, the U
The FBI maintains a list of deceased individuals whose records may be eligible for public release under FOIA. In the legal world