Viewer Guide
Complete guide to viewing and searching case information
Role Overview
As a Viewer, you have read-only access to case information. You can view cases, hearings, documents, and evidence, but cannot create, modify, or delete anything.
Your Access Level
✓ You Can:
- • View all cases
- • View hearings and schedules
- • View documents
- • View evidence
- • Search records
- • Download documents (if permitted)
✗ You Cannot:
- • Create cases
- • Update case information
- • Delete anything
- • Upload documents or evidence
- • Schedule hearings
- • Make rulings
Purpose of Viewer Role
This role is ideal for legal representatives, auditors, external observers, or anyone who needs to monitor cases without making changes.
Viewing Cases
Access the cases list to browse all available cases:
- 1.
Navigate to Cases
Go to Dashboard → Cases
- 2.
Browse Case List
Cases are displayed with case number, title, type, and status
- 3.
Click on Any Case
Opens detailed case information
When viewing a case, you can see:
Basic Information
- • Case number
- • Case type and status
- • Filing date
- • Assigned judge
- • Case description
Parties & Representatives
- • Plaintiff/Prosecutor
- • Defendant/Accused
- • Other parties
- • Legal representatives
Hearing Information
- • Scheduled hearings
- • Past hearings
- • Hearing outcomes
Documents & Evidence
- • Filed documents
- • Court orders
- • Evidence items
Viewing Documents
- 1.
Open Case Details
Navigate to the relevant case
- 2.
Go to Documents Tab
View list of all filed documents
- 3.
Click on Document
Opens document viewer or downloads file
Document Information Displayed:
- • Document type (Affidavit, Motion, Order, etc.)
- • Document title and description
- • Filed by (party name)
- • Filing date
- • File size and format
If permitted, you can download documents for offline viewing:
Click download icon or button on document
Document is saved to your device
Note: Download permissions depend on organisation settings. Some sensitive documents may be view-only.
Viewing Hearings
View hearing schedules in multiple ways:
Calendar View
Go to Dashboard → Calendar to see all hearings by date
Daily Cause List
View scheduled hearings for a specific date, organized by courtroom
Case Hearings
In case details, view all hearings related to that specific case
When viewing a hearing, you can see:
- • Date and time
- • Hearing type (Mention, Trial, Sentencing, etc.)
- • Courtroom location
- • Presiding judge
- • Related case information
- • Hearing outcome (if completed)
- • Transcript (if available)
Searching Cases
Quickly find cases using the search functionality:
Search Options:
- Quick Search: Use search box in top navigation
- Advanced Search: Go to Dashboard → Search for filters
Search By:
- • Case number
- • Party names
- • Judge name
- • Date range
- • Case type
- • Status
Tip: Use filters to narrow down results when searching large case databases
Tips for Viewers
Use Bookmarks
Bookmark frequently accessed cases in your browser for quick access
Check for Updates Regularly
Case information is updated in real-time as staff make changes
Save Document Links
Keep track of important documents by copying their links or downloading them
Request Additional Access
If you need to make changes or upload documents, contact your administrator about role changes
Related Resources
Need Help?
If you need additional permissions or have questions, contact your organisation's administrator.
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