How do I add/remove codes?

A Code is a user-defined command to add information to a record, perform an action, flag a record, and so on. Court Management stores the codes that you will use to record transactions on a case. Each code you enter creates a separate entry that is displayed in a transaction grid as part of the case history.

How do I use the State/Local Offense Schedule to set up codes?

Your state's Offense Schedule will help you set up correctly the codes in the Court Management application. The Offense Schedule is available through the state court system. It will tell you the type of information to enter.

Example

This is an example of an Offense Schedule for the State of Utah. The last row in the table lists the fields where the information is stored in the Code table in the Court Management application.

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Learn how to create a new code. [MP4]

Preparation

At the most basic level, a code saves the information on the Offense Schedule. In contrast, a code can be set up to include the Offense Schedule and automate many of the tasks that are linked to it. These steps will help you organize the information that you will need to add a new code and the tasks that you wish to execute when the code is selected in Court Management.

Step 0

Use the Offense Schedule to determine which follow-up actions to set up, including forms and letters to print, and fines to assess.

Step 1

Will the code use a follow-up action to send letters or forms? If the answer is yes, use Organization > Forms to set up the letters and form layout. The letter/form layout is a file that tells a form where and how to print information such as text, titles, fields, and variables on a form or letter.

Tip: If the letter uses a command to create a transaction, you can save some time by setting up the code before creating the letter.

Step 2

Set up records for the follow-up actions, fines, and surcharges. Fines and surcharges are set up as separate codes. Setting up these records in the beginning will make it easier to set up the code.

To add a follow-up action: Organization > Action Codes
To add a form or letter: Organization > Forms
To add a fine or surcharge: Organization > Codes

Step 3

Now, add the new code to the Codes table. Use the Offense Schedule to fill in the code properties. Then, use the records that you set up in Step 2 to link the code to the follow-up actions, forms and letters, and fines and surcharges.

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Adding a new code (
Using cross-reference codes to add a surcharge (

Adding a code

Create a record for a new code.

Do this...

1. Open Connect Court Management > Organization > Codes.

2. Click New (CTRL+N).

3. Fill in the options on the form. Use the sections in this help topic to fill in each field. The fields are listed in alphabetical order.

Note: Fill in the required fields. Not all fields are required fields.

4. Click Save (CTRL+S).

The code is saved.

Changing a code

You can make changes to the code type and description. However, changing the code type will change the transaction history by updating prior transactions with the updated information.

Warning! Changing the code properties or deleting a code may cause unexpected results. Caselle recommends setting up a new code instead of changing the properties on an existing code, or clearing the Active checkbox.

Do this...

1. Open Connect Court Management > Organization > Codes.

2. Use the Lookup bar to enter a code number. Press Enter.

3. Now, edit the code properties.

4. Click Save (CTRL+S).

The updated record is saved.

Deleting a code

Before you delete a code, make sure that all of the codes that reference it have been cleared. If a code that you wish to delete references a transaction that has not been cleared, you must change the code on the transaction.

Do this...

1. Open Connect Court Management > Organization > Codes.

2. Use the Lookup bar to enter a code number. Press Enter.

3. Click Delete (CTRL+D).

The code is deleted.

Options

Abbreviated description

An abbreviated description is a code that is thirty characters or less that prints on reports when space is limited. The abbreviated description is the description that displays in the Lookup bar when you start typing in a code.

Example: VBR - 1-10 MPH <CD>

Additional transaction fields

An additional transaction field is a field that you can add to the entry form to collect supplemental information.

Examples of codes that use additional transaction fields:

Code: 110 (VBR 1-10 MPH <CD>)
Additional Transaction Fields: Posted Speed, Actual Speed, Offense Sequence

Code: REF (REFUND)
Additional Transaction Fields: Refund Status, Refund Sent Date

Code: RENT (RENTAL VEHICLE - PARKING)
Additional Transaction Fields: Vehicle Renter, Renter Address, Renter CSZ (city, state, zip)

Code: REST (VICTIM RESTITUTION)
Additional Transaction Fields: Victim's Name, Victim's Address, Victim's CSZ, Victim's Phone, Restitution Amount

How do I add/remove additional transaction fields?

1. Open Connect Court Management > Organization > Codes.

2. Look up a code.

3. Click the Additional Transaction Fields tab.

4. Click Select Additional Fields.

5. Use the Selection form to move the fields that you want to display on the entry form to the Selected Additional Fields list.

How do I add fields to the Selection form? The additional fields in the Selection list are set up in the User-defined section of the Organization table (Organization > Organization > User-defined tab).Click this link to learn more about setting up user-defined fields.

6. Place the fields in the Selected Additional Fields in the order the fields will display on the entry form.

7. Click OK.

8. Do you want to append the information saved in the additional transaction fields to the code description?

Yes, append the information to the code description. Click to select Append to Description.
No, do not append the information to the code description. Click to deselect Append to Description.

Allow assessment to be changed

An assessment, or surcharge, is the amount charged in addition to the original amount. Use Allow Assessment to be Changed to allow a user to adjust the assessment amount.

Example: The original offense amount is $240, with an additional $60 surcharge for a total of $300. The judge reduces it to $150. If the Allow Assessment to be Changed is not selected, the fine will be $90 and the surcharge will remain $60. If the Allow Assessment to be Changed is selected, the system will adjust the fine and surcharge on a percentage basis; in this case, the fine will be $120 and the surcharge will be $30.

Alternate order defaults

An alternate order refers to a non-monetary condition or conditions imposed by the judge.

Use the options in Alternate Order Defaults to enter the default values for the Quantity Type, Rate, and Due Date Days.

Amount

The amount is the default amount the code will bill. To find the offense amount, check the violation code from your state or city. The default amount will be displayed in the Amount field when a user uses the code to create a transaction. If a different amount is required, the user can adjust the default amount.

Things to consider...

If the offense code uses cross-reference codes to bill a surcharge, do you want the code amount to include the surcharge? For example, if state and county surcharges equal $60 dollars and the fine amount is $100, do you want to subtract the surcharge from the fine amount

Fine Amount - Surcharge = Offense Amount

$100 - $60 = $40

Or, do you prefer to add the surcharge to the fine amount, like this?

Fine Amount + Surcharge = Offense Amount

$100 + $60 = $160

What if the Amount field is not available?

The Amount field is only available when the selected code requires an amount. When the code does not require an amount the Amount field is not available.

Append the offense description

When the Code Type is Plea, Fine (surcharge), or Fine (no surcharge), you can add the offense description to the plea/fine description.

Do you want to include the offense description to the code description?

Yes, include the offense description. On the Additional Options tab, click to select the Append the Offense Description.
No, do not include the offense description. On the Additional Options tab, click to deselect the Append the Offense Description.

Append to description

You can save supplemental information in user-defined fields that can be displayed on the screen for the user to fill out. Use Append to Description to add the supplemental information to the code description.

Do you want to append the information saved in the additional transaction fields to the code description?

Yes, append the information to the code description. On the Additional Transaction Fields tab, click to select Append to Description.
No, do not append the information to the code description. On the Additional Transaction Fields tab, click to deselect Append to Description.

Bold

Select the Bold checkbox (on the Additional Options tab) to apply bold formatting to text.

Case status

A case is a court proceeding where a person is charged with committing a crime or violation and the person is brought to trial for sentencing. The case status is the state or condition of the case; use it to track the case's progress.

For example, Jane sets up a Closed code type. Then, she selects Closed from the Case Status field in Cases > Enter Dispositions, which in turn updates the case status to closed and closes the case. You cannot make any changes to a closed case.

How do I set up a code that changes the case status?

Use the Case Status drop-down list on the Additional Options tab to select the case status to assign to the case.

How do I add, edit, or delete a case status?

Click the Case Status menu, and then select an option from the menu. Or, open Connect Court Management > Organization > Statuses.

Class

A class is a group of codes that share common characteristics and attributes. Use the Class field to specify the severity of the offense. For example, Class A Misdemeanor, Class B Misdemeanor, Infraction, and so on. This allows you to include aggravating factors that may increase the severity of the offense. For example, a defendant knowingly drives with a suspended license, which is a Class B Misdemeanor, as opposed to a defendant that knowingly drives with a license that was suspended for medical reason, which is an Infraction.

How do I assign a class?

Use the Class drop-down list to associate the code with a class.

How do I add a class to the Class drop-down list?

The light blue background means the field is a self-validating field, in other words, you can use the items listed in the drop-down list, or you can add a new item to the drop-down list.

Clear appearance required status

See Set/Clear Appearance Required Status.

Code

A code is a systemic list of laws that is arranged by class or category. The Code is a series of numbers or characters that are assigned to an offense or violation. For example, 10006 Failure to Pay Fines, 10080 Theft (Class A), 1035 Speeding 31-35 MPH, and so on.

Code type

A code type defines the functionality and accounting behavior for the related code. This list includes the name and description for code types from the Court Management application. Use the information to select the appropriate code type to assign to a code.

Adjustment

Change account balance because of an event. Example: ADJ or WRITEOFF

Assign a closed status to a case. Example: CLOSE

Comment

Record a note explaining or illustrating the meaning or purpose of a transaction. Example: COM

Court cost

Records fees for expenses that the courts pass on to defendants. Court costs may include filing fees, charges for serving summons and subpoena, court reporter charges for depositions, court transcripts, and copy papers and exhibits. Example: COST, WARFEE

Fine

Records a sum imposed as punishment for an offense. Example: SENT, BF

Fine (no surcharge)

Same as fine, but does not allow a surcharge. A surcharge is an extra fee billed in addition to the fine. Example: STATE

Offense

Records a crime or punishable violation of law of any type or magnitude. Example: 1010, 811111

Payment

Records compensation that is given in return for goods or services. Example: PMT

Payment adjustment

Corrects or modifies the amount or details of a payment entry. Use a payment adjustment to:

Refund an overpayment
Reverse a payment
Correct information on a prior payment entry

Example: PMTADJ

Plea

Records a reply to an allegation. Example: GP, NCP

Schedule appointment

Creates an appointment on a schedule. Example: DATE

Surcharge (fixed amount)

Records an exact amount to be billed in addition to the fine. Example: COUNTY, STATE

Surcharge (percentage)

Records a percentage to be billed in addition to the fine. Example: 35%, 85%

Third party

Records a transaction where funds received will be paid to a third party. Example: REST

Trust applied

Records a trust amount that will be applied to a balance. Example: TRUST APPLIED

Color

Click the Color wheel on the Additional Options tab to change the font color.

Cross reference codes

A cross-reference code allows you to link the current code to another code for data entry. For example, City XYZ bills speeding violations an additional fine for the state. Jane sets up a code to bill the state assessment, then she uses the Cross Reference Codes field to add the state assessment to the moving violation codes. When the code for the moving violation is recorded, the code will include the state assessment for moving violations.

Calculation when Code Type is Surcharge (Percentage) and assessment is included

Amount = Original_Offense_Code_Amount - (Original_Offense_Code_Amount x 100)
(Code.Amount x 100 + 100)

Total = Offense Transaction Amount - Amount

Example: Offense Code 1020 has an amount of $100
Cross reference code: SUR35
Amount: 0.35
Assessment Included: Yes

Transactions created:

Code 1020, $74.07
Code SUR35, $25.93

Calculation when Code Type is Surcharge (Percentage) and assessment is NOT included

Amount = Original_Offense_Code_Amount x Code.Amount

Example: Offense Code 1020 has an amount of $100
Cross reference code: SUR35
Amount: 0.35
Assessment Included: No

Transactions created:

Code 1020, $100.00
Code SUR35, $35.00

Calculation when Code Type is Surcharge (Fixed Amount) and assessment is included

Offense Amount - (Assessment_Amount = Code.Amount)

Example: Offense Code has an amount of $100
Cross reference code: SUR25
Amount: $25.00
Assessment Included: Yes

Transactions created:

Amount $75.00, Assessment $25.00

Calculation when Code Type is Surcharge (Fixed Amount) and assessment is NOT included

Assessment_Amount = Code.Amount

Example: Offense Code has an amount of $100
Cross reference code: SUR25
Amount: 25.00
Assessment Included: No

Transactions created:

Amount $100.00, Assessment $25.00

How do I add a cross reference code?

Look up a code (Organization > Codes). Find the Cross Reference Codes field and click Search. Use the Search form to look up the code that you wish to cross reference. Click to select the code, then click OK. The code description displays in the Cross Reference Codes field. Now, press Enter to add the code to the Cross Reference Codes list.

What if a cross reference code bills based on another cross reference code?

If you have more than one cross reference code, use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to place the cross reference codes in the display order. The application will display the cross reference codes in the order in which they appear in the Cross Reference Codes list starting from the top of the list.

Note: The cross reference order controls only how codes are displayed. The allocation order controls how the codes are applied (Organization > Organization > Payment Allocations tab).

How do I remove a cross reference code?

Click the Delete button located next to the cross reference code.

Default the offense amount

This field is available when the Code Type is Fine, or Fine - No Surcharge.

The offense amount is the total that is usually billed for the offense. Use Default the Offense Amount to use the offense amount as the Disposition Amount for a fine. Users can override the default amount, if needed.

Description

A description is a word or phrase that describes the character or features of the record. The system will append the description to the transaction that is recorded in the case.

Example: DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED

In contrast, the abbreviated description is a code that is thirty characters or less that prints on reports when space is limited.

Example: DWS (The abbreviated description for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED.)

Why is there a Description and an Abbreviated Description?

Often the clerk recognizes the abbreviated description, but the defendant who is less familiar with the abbreviated description may find it difficult to understand, perhaps even cryptic. That's why it makes sense to print the full description as part of the transaction description on the Case report while the abbreviated description is included on the reports that the clerk will use.

Display

Display refers to the font color and weight of the status message that displays on the screen. Use the Display options to customize the look and feel of the status text.

Disposition

In Court Management, a disposition code is a code that is linked to code type of Fine or Fine – No Surcharge. Use the Disposition List to print a list of disposed cases, including associated charges, that occurred during the date range. Some courts may need to publish a list of court dispositions in the local newspaper. In this situation, use the option to exclude the minor offenses.

Disposition alert message

Use the Disposition Alert Message to display a message on the screen when a user disposes the offense.

How do I add/remove a disposition alert message?

Look up a code in Organization > Codes. Then, use the Disposition Alert Message field, on the Code tab, to enter an alert message.

If the alert message is no longer needed, select all of the text in the Disposition Alert Message field and delete it.

Disposition options

The options in this section are available when the Code Type is Fine or Fine (no surcharge).

Disposition type

A disposition type defines the shared characteristics and features for the related disposition. Use the Disposition Type field to assign to the code a classification that characterizes the disposition method. The system will use the disposition type on the statistical report to report which offenses are sent to the court and what is the case outcome.

How do I select a disposition type?

If the Code Type is Fine or Fine (no surcharge), use the Disposition Type drop-down list (on the Code tab) to select a value.

How do I edit the disposition type list?

If you need to add, edit, or delete a disposition type from the list, click Edit or open Organization > Disposition Types.

Driver license status

The driver license status is the state or condition of the driver license.

How do I set up a code that changes the driver license status?

Use the Driver License Status drop-down list on the Additional Options tab to select the case status to assign to the case.

How do I add, edit, or delete a case status?

Click the Case Status menu, then select an option from the menu.

Due date days

When you set up a code for an alternate order, use Due Date Days to enter the number of days given to a defendant to complete the alternate order.

For example, if a defendant is given 6 months, convert the amount to days by multiplying 6 months times 30 days, then enter 180 days in the Due Date Days field.

When the system calculates the number of days allowed to complete the alternate order, it will add the number of days in the Due Date Days field to the date the alternate order begins.

06/01/2013 + 180 days = 11/28/2013.

Exclude from automatic forfeiture

An automatic forfeiture is the loss of property or money because of a breach of a legal obligation. Use Exclude from Automatic Forfeiture when the defendant chooses to forfeit the money rather than contest the citation. Use this feature on codes where appearance is mandatory and you do not wish to close the case if the defendant chooses to pay off the offense amount instead of appearing in court.

When this option is selected the system will not close a case even when the disposition amount equals the payment amount.

Important! Cases that include a code that excludes automatic forfeiture will remain open until a user enters a disposition to close the case.

How do I exclude a code from automatic forfeiture?

If the Code Type is Offense, click to select Exclude from Automatic Forfeiture.

Follow-up action

A follow-up action refers to a task or event that results from a previous action.

Examples:

Follow-up actions for letters and forms. Linking a follow-up action to letter or form will add a task to the Follow-up List (a report). The task will prompt the user printing the Follow-up List to print the letter or form.
Follow-up actions for electronic reporting. Adding a follow-up action to a code for drivers license reporting will link the code to Electronic Reporting.

How do I add a follow-up action to a code?

Use the Follow-up Action drop-down list to select an action. You can also click Search to look up an action.

How do I add a new follow-up action to the drop-down list?

Open Connect Court Management > Organization > Action Codes. Click New (CTRL+N). Click here for detailed instructions.

Follow-up days x from the transaction/violation date

The Follow-up Days defines the number of days until the follow-up action is due. Set the Follow-up Days to zero to perform the follow-up action immediately, or enter a number of days to delay it.

What is an example of a follow-up action?

Follow-up actions to print letters and forms. If the follow-up action is tied to a letter or form, the system will include the follow-up action on the Follow-up List. A follow-up action that appears on the Follow-up List serves as a reminder to issue the letter or form.
Follow-up actions for tracking. If the follow-up action is not tied to a letter or form, you can use it for tracking.

For example, if the follow-up action is PROBATION, then the follow-up action will behave as a reminder to check if the defendant complied with the terms of probation. If a violation is discovered, the court can order the defendant to appear in court to explain the violation.

How do I create a follow-up action that occurs immediately after I enter a code?

You can do this by setting the Follow-up Days to zero. For example, Jane creates a code to reschedule appointments. After a user enters the reschedule code, Jane wants the scheduling form to display on the screen so the user can select a new court date. She sets the Follow-up Days to zero (0) and selects New Court Date as the Follow-up Action.

How does the system calculate the follow-up execution date?

The system will use the Transaction Date or Violation Date plus the number of Follow-up Days to calculate the execution date.

For example, City XYZ wants to track parking tickets that have not been paid after thirty (30) days. To do this, Jane creates an action code for unpaid amounts. She sets up the action code options to include the account owner on batch letters and forms. Next, Jane sets the Follow-up Days to 30 days from the Transaction Date. Then, she selects Unpaid as the Follow-up Action.

How do I add a new follow-up action?

Use Connect Court Management > Organization > Action Codes to add, edit, or delete action codes. You may need to exit and relaunch Organization > Codes to refresh the Follow-up Action drop-down list on the Code tab.

GL account override

Use the GL accounts saved in this section to replace the GL accounts for the selected code/code type to record and post transactions. If the code/code type should record and post transactions to a GL account, then use a General Ledger Account Override. The General Ledger Account Override allows you to select a GL account to use instead of the GL account that is listed in the code/code type.

Do you want to use the GL accounts assigned to the code/code type to record and post transactions?

Yes, use the GL accounts assigned to the code/code type. Do nothing. This is the default setting.
No, use these GL accounts instead of the GL accounts assigned to the code/code type. Use the fields on the General Ledger Account Override tab to enter the override accounts.

Inactive date

An inactive date occurs on a code that is no longer available for use. Use an inactive date to deactivate a code that you have used in the past but will no longer use in the future. In contrast to deleting a code, deactivating a code will preserve prior transactions that reference the code. Once a code is deactivated, users will not be able to use the code to create, modify, or remove transactions.

How do I deactivate a code?

1. Open Connect Court Management > Organization > Codes.

2. Look up the code title. Press Enter.

3. Click the Additional Options tab.

4. Use the Inactive Date field to enter a MM/DD/YYYY.

How do I reactivate a code?

1. Open Connect Court Management > Organization > Codes.

2. Look up the code title. Press Enter.

3. Click the Additional Options tab.

4. Delete the date stored in the Inactive Date field.

Indicates conviction

A conviction is the process of finding a person guilty of a crime in a court of law. Use Indicates Conviction when the code reports the conviction to a state agency. For example, Jane creates a disposition code for driver license convictions.

Italic

Select the Italic checkbox (on the Additional Options tab) to apply italic formatting to text.

Legal description

The legal description is the legal definition of the law; it is the official text from the statute or violation code. Use the field on the Legal Description tab to enter the legal definition of the code. The system will use the legal description on letters and forms. This is not a required field.

Notes

A note allows you to save additional information.

Offense amount includes assessment

An assessment is the amount subject to tax or charge. For example, Court XYZ sets up two codes. One code includes a $25 dollar assessment, while the second code bills a $25 dollar assessment in addition to the fine amount, like this...

Select the Offense Amount Includes Assessment to indicate the offense amount also includes the assessment (surcharge).

Offense Amount = Offense Amount + Surcharge/Assessment

On the other hand, do not select the Offense Amount Includes Assessment checkbox when the offense amount does not include an assessment (surcharge).

Offense Amount = Offense Amount

Offense options

The options in this section are available when the Code Type is Offense.

Offense type

An offense type defines the shared characteristics and features for the related offense. Use the Offense Type field to assign to the code a classification that characterizes the offense. The system will use the offense type on the statistical report regarding which offenses were sent to the court and what is the case outcome.

How do I select an offense type?

If the Code Type is Offense, use the Offense Type drop-down list (on the Code tab) to select a value.

How do I edit the offense type list?

If you need to add, edit, or delete an offense type from the list, click Edit or open Organization > Offense Types.

Ordinance type

An ordinance is a rule of conduct or action that originates from a governing entity or legislature. An ordinance type defines the governing entity that created the related ordinance.

Quantity type

An alternate order refers to a sentence given by a judge instead of or in addition to the assessed fine. Use Quantity Type to define the unit of measure defined in the alternate order. For example, days, hours, or none.

Use N/A when the quantity type is not applicable.

Rate

A rate is a charge, payment, or price fixed according to a ratio, scale, or standard. When you set up a rate for an alternate order, enter the price assigned to the quantity type (per day or per hour).

The Rate field is not available when the Quantity Type is None.

Require a value

A Required field is a field in which the user must enter a value before the system will save the record.

Does the user need to fill in the field?

Yes, the user needs to fill in the field to save the entry. Click to select Require a Value.
No, the user does not need to fill in the field to save the entry. Click to deselect Require a Value.

Report to DMV

DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) may require your organization to report offenses that involve motor vehicles. When you need to report an offense to the DMV, select the Report to DMV checkbox.

Restriction level

In the Court Management application, you can assign a user to a restriction level. First, you need to define the number of restriction levels that you will assign to your codes. A restriction level is a category or group that prevents users that are not assigned to the restriction level from using restricted codes. Second, you need to assign the users that can access the restricted information to the restriction level.

How do I assign restriction levels?

Use zero (0) to allow the user to access all restricted information.
Use 1-99 to set up additional restriction levels.

How does a user use restriction levels?

A user can access the information in the restriction level that is assigned to them as well as the information in the previous restriction levels. For example, Jane is assigned to Restriction Level 3, which means that Jane has access to the information in Restriction Level 1-3. Jan cannot access information in Restriction Level 4 or higher.

How do I set up a restriction code?

Use Connect Court Management > Organization > Codes to set up restriction levels for each code.

Set/clear appearance required status

A court may require a defendant to appear in court. This is called an appearance in the Court Management application. When a defendant must appear in court, you can enter a code that will select the appearance required status. After a defendant appears in court, you can enter a code to clear the appearance required setting.

What are some examples of criminal offense codes that require a court appearance?

Assault, DUI, or lack of insurance are usually criminal offenses where the defendant must appear in court. Click to select the Set Appearance Required Status checkbox. This checkbox is usually selected on offense codes.

What are some examples of criminal plea and fine codes that clear the appearance required status?

A no contest plea and not guilty plea. Click to select the Clear Appearance Required Status checkbox. Usually, this checkbox is selected on plea or disposition codes that you will enter when the defendant makes an initial appearance.

How do I set up a code that requires a defendant to appear in court?

On the Additional Options tab, click to select Set Appearance Required Status.

Status settings

Use the settings on the Additional Options tab > Status Settings to change the following items:

Appearance required status
Case status
Driver license status
Warrant status

Surcharge options

The options in this section are available when the Code Type is Surcharge (fixed amount) or Surcharge (percentage).

A surcharge is an extra fee billed in addition to the fine. A city, state, county, or agency may add an additional fee to the offense amount. For example, Court of XYZ collects an additional $10.00 traffic surcharge, which the court remits to the local government.

In Court Management, a surcharge is set up as a separate code which is linked to the code that bills the surcharge. The field that links the code to the surcharge code is the Cross Reference Codes field. This image shows a code that is linked to a surcharge code.

See also Offense Amount Includes Assessment.

See also Allow Assessment to be Changed.

Warrant status

The warrant status is the state or condition of the warrant.

How do I set up a code that changes the warrant status?

Use the Warrant Status drop-down list on the Additional Options tab to select the warrant status to assign to the case.

How do I add, edit, or delete a warrant status?

Click the Warrant Status menu, then select an option from the menu.

Violation code

The violation code is the series of numbers (0-9), letters (A-Z), and symbols (parenthesis ( ), hyphen (-), etc.) that identifies the official statute. Use the Violation Code field to enter the ordinance or statute.

Note: The violation code allows punctuation and special characters. Example: ( ), #, &, %, _, -