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Add Parties to Case

Accurately recording the people involved in a case is essential for investigation and legal proceedings. The Parties module tracks Suspects, Victims, Witnesses, and Complainants.

Adding a New Party

  1. Open the Case and select the Parties & Individuals tab.
  2. Click Add Party.
  3. Select Party Type:
    • Suspect: Individual under investigation.
    • Victim: Individual harmed by the alleged crime.
    • Witness: Individual providing testimony or evidence.
    • Complainant: The person/entity who reported the case.

Required Information

  • Full Name: Legal name of the individual.
  • Party Type: As selected above.
  • Guardian Info: Required for Victims under 18. You must provide a guardian's name and contact.

Optional Details

  • Alias/Username: Known nicknames or online handles (critical for cybercrime).
  • Date of Birth: Used to calculate age and determine minor status automatically.
  • Nationality: Citizenship status.
  • Contact Info: Phone, Email, Address.
  • Safeguarding Flags: (See below).

Safeguarding Flags (Victims)

When adding a Victim, you can tag specific safeguarding needs. These flags highlight the profile for attention: - Medical: Requires medical attention. - Shelter: Requires safe housing. - Counselling: Requires psychological support. - Legal Aid: Requires legal representation assistance.

Managing Parties

  • Filter: Use the dropdown at the top to view only Suspects, Victims, etc.
  • Edit: Click the actions menu (three dots) on a party row to update details.
  • Delete: Remove a party entered in error.