Using Filters
The filter panel helps you find exactly the docket items you need. This guide explains each filter option and how to use them effectively.
Accessing Filters
The filter panel appears on the left side of the main feed page. On smaller screens, it may be collapsed into a menu.
Available Filters
Search
The search box performs a free-text search across:
- Item titles
- Content/description text
- Keywords
Type any term and results update automatically. For example:
- "electric vehicle" — finds items mentioning electric vehicles
- "permit" — finds items related to permits
- "San Francisco" — finds items from or mentioning San Francisco
High Priority Toggle
Enable this checkbox to show only items meeting both criteria:
- AV Relevance score ≥ 75%
- Approval Likelihood score ≥ 60%
This is useful for focusing on the most actionable items.
States Filter
Click state abbreviations (CA, TX, NY, etc.) to filter by location. You can select multiple states:
- Click a state to select it (highlighted)
- Click again to deselect
- Selected states show all items from jurisdictions in those states
Jurisdictions Filter
Filter by specific cities or agencies:
- Use the search box to find jurisdictions by name
- Click a jurisdiction badge to select/deselect
- If you've selected states, only jurisdictions in those states appear
Each jurisdiction badge shows the item count in parentheses.
Score Sliders
Three sliders let you set minimum score thresholds:
| Slider | What It Filters |
|---|---|
| AV Score | Minimum AV relevance (0.00 – 1.00) |
| Approval Score | Minimum approval likelihood (0.00 – 1.00) |
| Overall Score | Minimum combined score (0.00 – 1.00) |
Drag the slider to raise the threshold. Only items meeting or exceeding the threshold appear.
Tip: Hover over the score labels (with the ⓘ icon) for a quick explanation. For a detailed breakdown of how each score is calculated, see Understanding Scores.
Date Range
Use the "Date From" and "Date To" fields to filter by meeting date:
- Date From — Show items from this date onward
- Date To — Show items up to this date
Leave either blank to not constrain that end.
Sorting Options
Above the results, use the sort buttons:
| Sort | Description |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | Highest combined score first (default) |
| Meeting Date | Most recent meetings first |
| Approval Score | Highest approval likelihood first |
Clearing Filters
Click the Clear button in the filter panel header to reset all filters to defaults.
Tips for Effective Filtering
- Start broad, then narrow — Begin with state or high-priority, then add more filters
- Use score sliders together — Combine AV and approval thresholds to find actionable items
- Check the item count — The header shows how many items match your current filters
- Save your workflow — Note which filter combinations work for your use case
Pagination
Results are paginated (typically 20 items per page). Use the Previous/Next buttons at the bottom to navigate pages. The current page and total pages are shown between the buttons.