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TJC Odyssey – Web Access
User Guide
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Contents 1 Instructions ................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Court Search Selection ............................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Case Search Page ................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 Search by Case Number .............................................................................................. 4
1.2.2 Search by Party ............................................................................................................... 7
2 Register of Actions .................................................................................. 10
2.1 Displaying Case Number History on the Register of Actions Page .................... 10
2.2 Displaying Attorney Appointment Types ..................................................................... 11
3 Search Fields ......................................................................................... 12
4 Case Types ............................................................................................ 13
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1 Instructions
1.1 Court Search Selection
On the screen seen below, you will choose from one of the following options:
Criminal Case Records
Non-Criminal Case Records
Note: These two links provide the ability to search for and access court case information by using the
case number and party query fields. You have the option of searching for criminal cases or non-criminal
cases.
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1.2 Case Search Page
The case search page has the capability to search cases by Case number, Defendant,
Citation or Date Field. You can also filter your search by case status. Odyssey stores a
history of case numbers for the same case to reflect the change in jurisdiction. This occurs
at TJC in the Criminal Division.
1.2.1 Search by Case Number
To search for a specific case number:
Enter the generated CAPTCHA characters as seen on your screen. (Note, CAPTCHA
characters are re-generated each page load. The page you see can look quite
different than this example:
Choose the “Case” option next to “Search By:”.
Enter the entire case number (which includes case type) in the case number field.
i.e. 07-00043—01-fc.
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You may enter further optional filtering criteria, such as Case status, and you can
also optionally choose a sort method:
Press enter, or perform search by clicking the Search Button:
If you know the case number and case type, then leading zeros after the year the
case was filed are not required. Also, dashes are not required.
If complete number is not known, a wild card search can be used. For a “wild card”
search, enter the beginning portion of the case number, followed by an asterisk.
(Leading zeros must be used, i.e. 07000430*). Use of wild card search could bring
up multiple search results.
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Full screen shot for reference:
If the case number is found
o A results page will be displayed
o Left click on the case number
o The Register of Actions page will be displayed.
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If the case number is not found
o A results page will be displayed indicating “no cases matched your search
criteria.”
o Select New Case Search or
o Select your Web Browser’s Back function to go back to the search page and
try a different number or search method.
Search by a Cross Reference Number
To search by cross reference number, select Cross Reference Number and enter the
number. Click the Search button. (Reference Section 3: Search Fields, for examples of Cross
Reference Numbers.)
1.2.2 Search by Party
1.2.2.1 Search by name
Enter the last name in the Party Last Name field
Enter the first name in the Party First Name field
If you don’t know the full first or last name, a wild card search can be used. For a
“wild card” search, enter at least the first letter, followed by an asterisk. For
example, enter M* to find all first names starting with the letter M. (In the party
search you cannot use wild card option if soundex is checked). The more letters you
enter, the more specific your search will be.
A middle name in the Party Middle name field is not required.
Press enter or perform a search by clicking the Search Button.
You can further filter you searches by selecting Case Status and Date filed.
If the party is found
o A results page will be displayed
o Select the Case Number with a left click
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o The Register of Actions page will be displayed.
If the party is not found
o A results page will be displayed indicating “no cases matched your search
criteria”
o Select New Case Search or
o Select your Web Browser’s back function to go back to the search page and
try a different party or search method.
1.2.2.1.1 Soundex Option
The Soundex option can be used when searching criminal or civil records using a party or
business name. If you are unsure of the spelling of a name, you can select the Use Soundex
checkbox to search for names that are spelled in a similar fashion.
For example, if you enter Tompson, and select the Use Soundex checkbox, the search
results may include parties with the last name of Thompson.
You cannot use a wildcard when the Use Soundex checkbox is selected.
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1.2.2.2 Search by Business Name
Select Search by Party
Select the Business Radio Button:
Type in the Business Name
Click the Search button to Continue
1.2.2.3 Search by Other Agency Number
Party records can be found by using the Other Agency Number search option. This option
allows you to search criminal and civil records for parties using the other agency number,
(other judicial agency ID numbers that may be associated with the party in question).
Note: Reference Section 3: (Search Fields) for examples of Other Agency Numbers.
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1.2.2.4 Search by State Identification Number (SID)
The SID search option will allow you to search criminal records using the unique identifier
assigned by MSP.
2 Register of Actions
2.1 Displaying Case Number History on the Register of Actions Page
In the header of the Register of Actions page, above the Party Information area, any
numbers by which the current case has previously been tracked are now displayed as Case
Number History.
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As an additional option, there is a back button on the menu bar, which takes you back to
the previous screen.
New Information:
Under the Party Information section you will now be able to see party identifying
information such as: Aliases, DOB, Height, Other Agency Number, Race, Sex, State ID and
Weight.
2.2 Displaying Attorney Appointment Types
The appointment type for each lead attorney on a case is now displayed on the Register of
Actions. Appointment types are retained, public defender, and court appointed. The attorney
appointment type displays in Italics beneath the attorney’s name as shown below:
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