Case Number Format Code Fields
Indicates the format the system will use if automatically assigning case numbers to case types. Each case type can have a
unique case number format. The following fields are displayed when configuring these codes.
System-Wide Code and Description Fields
| Field Name | Field Description |
|---|---|
| Show this code for Location | Select this check box to enable the code for the selected location. |
| Use for API only | Select this check box to indicate that the code is only for use with an application program interface (API). |
| Code | The code word you previously entered is displayed here, but you can enter a different code if needed. If you enter a code
word that has already been assigned to another code, a warning message is displayed, as codes must be unique.
Code words can contain numbers and uppercase or lowercase letters. You can also include periods, dashes, underscores, and
parentheses. The word ALL cannot be included in the code word, regardless of case.
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| Description | Type a description for the code. |
| Mappings (ALT+M) | This option is not available for all codes. If mapping is available for the code, click this link to map codes in Odyssey to state-specific codes. |
System-Wide Case Number Format Behavior
| Field Name | Field Description |
|---|---|
| User-defined Format | Select this option to use the user-defined case number format. The format defines the information to include in the case number, such as an abbreviation of the case type (for example, PR for probate), court unit, office code, year, or custom text. |
| Use Format Program | Select this option to use a specified case number format program. |
| Format | If you select User-defined Format, click  to select the number format to use.
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In Use by Case Types
The In Use By Case Types section shows all the case types that are using this case number format when assigning case numbers.
No changes can be made to this section.