Hearings Management
Schedule and manage court hearings efficiently
Hearings are scheduled court appearances linked to specific cases. Each hearing tracks:
Navigate to Hearings
Click "Hearings" in the sidebar menu
Click "New Hearing"
Look for the button in the top right corner
Select the Case
Choose which case this hearing is for
Set Date and Time
Choose when the hearing will take place
Add Details
Specify location, type, and any notes
Save
The hearing will appear on the calendar
Calendar View
See all hearings in a monthly calendar format. Click any hearing to view details.
List View
View hearings in a sortable list with filtering options. Useful for finding specific hearings.
Case View
When viewing a case, all related hearings are displayed in chronological order.
View Details
Click any hearing to see full details including date, location, and linked case
Edit Hearing
Update date, time, location, or judge assignment (with proper permissions)
Link Evidence
Attach evidence files specific to this hearing
Dashboard View
Upcoming hearings appear on your dashboard for quick access
Arraignment
Initial hearing where charges are read
Pre-Trial Conference
Meeting to resolve issues before trial
Motion Hearing
Hearing on specific legal motions
Trial
Full court proceeding to determine outcome
Sentencing
Hearing to determine punishment
- Schedule hearings as soon as dates are confirmed
- Include detailed location information (courtroom, building)
- Add all participants who need to attend
- Update hearing status promptly after conclusion
- Attach transcripts as soon as they're available