The Life of a Criminal Case File

Handling criminal cases in tribal court requires sharp organization skills and leaves no room for error.  This session discusses the significance of processing a criminal case file, gives a general background on the life of a criminal case file, describes the elements involved in processing the criminal case file and explores tips to assist court clerks process criminal case files more effectively and efficiently.

Objectives

• Discuss the significance of processing a criminal case file
• Give a general background on the life of a criminal case file from initial filing to case closure
• Describe the elements involved in processing a criminal case file
• Explore tips that can help court clerks process criminal case files more effectively and efficiently