Java-based Criminal Records Web Scraping

Job ID: 38443178

Budget: $500 – $1,000 USD

I require an efficient, Java-implemented web scraper custom-built for extracting selected information from the Missouri Courts website https://www.courts.mo.gov . The particulars to be gleaned include the Defendant's Name, Case Number, Charge Description, and Date of Birth. Valuable skills and experience for this job include:

- Proficiency in Java programming language
- High level understanding of web scraping
- Familiarity with legal/court databases, especially as it pertains to criminal records
- Ability to define high-level architecture.

Ideally it should work as independent micro service with a ability to extend to other states in future.

When applying, please, provide examples of past related work, focusing on your knowledge of Java and high-level architecture. Detailed project proposals are most welcome. Your proposal should indicate your understanding of the task and provide possible strategy or techniques to access and compile the data.