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Charge Type Code Table

This code table populates drop-down lists that can be found in the designated snap-ins of the following session types:

Session Snap-In List
Case Charge Type

Finding the Charge Type Code Table

  1. Open the Admin landing page.

  2. Navigate to Statutes > Charge Options.

    The Charge Type code table will be displayed in the Charge Type snap-in.

Tip: To access this code table through the Code Tables master list in the General Configuration group, click ctblCountType.

Creating Charge Type Codes

  1. Add a new record.

  2. Select or type all required and relevant data for each available field. Some fields may be required while others are not.

    • Code: Type a brief, unique code used to reference the corresponding item description.
    • Description: Type a description that the user will view in the lists populated by this code table.

    • MasterCode: Select the correct code.

      Note: By default there are five Master Codes available. These can be configured to fit your organization's needs. For example, they might be configured as "Indictment", "Complaint", "Information", "Plea Agreement", etc.

    • Default: Select this check box to use this code as the default for the type selected.

    • Notes: Type any related notes in this free-text field.
    • Activation Date: Type or select the date from which the code will be in use.
    • Expiration Date: Type or select the date upon which the code will become inactive.

  3. Save the session.