Every person who is associated with a case (plaintiff, defendant, respondent, inmate) must have a party record. After a party
is added, that party can be linked to multiple cases. Special parties, such as attorneys, bond companies, officers, and schools,
are also maintained using the standard party record.
A party is defined as:
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A person, group, or entity constituting alone or with others on the sides of a proceeding, transaction, or agreement. |
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A person involved in the prosecution or defense of a judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding that would be bound or substantially
affected by the decision or judgment. |
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An individual or organization with standing before a court such as a plaintiff or defendant. |
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Someone who is part of the legal matter to be contested. |
Examples include jurisdiction, plaintiff, petitioner, defendant, and respondent.
When creating a party record, you may choose to enter only the basic details about the party. Then, as additional party information
is received, update the party record.
Participants
A participant is a person involved in the case, but not a direct party to the legal action.
Examples include witnesses, victims, executors, guardians, children, and third-party defendants.