|
The DAMION Civil case processing module administers the file and case management process of the civil counsel or division in any prosecutor's office by automating its principal functions and responsibilities.
Civil matters in DAMION are classified into multiple categories from which a variety of functions can be accessed. These categories include:
- Asset Forfeiture
- Tax Court and Tax Delinquency
- Administrative
- Workers Compensation
- General Litigation
- Claim Administration
- Eminent Domain
- Consumer Fraud
Features
All Civil matters begin with the most basic information that defines the file and identifies its attributes. By assigning a category and sub-category to the file, the user can define the case type.
The user has the ability to link an unlimited number of individuals to a case, including witnesses, interested parties, etc. The individuals are linked through the General Person Lookup System.
DAMION Civil also allows for the tracking of employees involved in a case, as that may affect the handling or the outcome of a case. Additionally, the names of attorneys representing an individual on a case, and evidence associated with a case may be tracked.
A Loss and Reserve function tracks loss and reserve amounts concerning certain claims and litigation files. Maintenance of this information assists in budgeting and auditing purposes.
A prominent feature of the Civil module is the ability to track information regarding Asset Forfeiture claims. The Civil module maintains information about the plaintiff, claimant/potential claimant, and the distributees. The Asset Forfeiture case worksheet also has direct integration to the Criminal case from which the asset forfeiture initiated.
DAMION supports the Contract Administration function by maintaining information on the contract profile. A Contract Routing function provides for the tracking of a contract at any phase of its lifecycle. A Contract Assembly feature allows the basic contract to be transferred to document production, where it is assembled using information contained in the database.
DAMION allows users to link files that are connected to each other in the same way as companion cases. This helps the user to locate files that have a special relationship quickly and easily.
A function is also available to create a cross-index between one or many files. For example, a cross-index of carpal tunnel syndrome may be entered for Worker's Compensation cases.
DAMION also assists the civil division in keeping track of the time spent or of the various expenses incurred on a case. This information is valuable for budgeting, auditing or billing.
As with other DAMION modules, the Civil module allows for the production of legal documents and provides extensive reporting capabilities.
|