Search for a General Citation

The following are the steps to search for an existing process (Order, Summons, Warrant, or Citation) from the NCAWARE MAIN MENU. The manner in which the process displays when retrieved from a search is based on its status. This function is detailed below.

1. 1. From the MAIN MENU, click the Process Search button.

   2. The PROCESS SEARCH screen displays defaulted to a search by File Number. Either retain the default search or select another search option from the Search for process by dropdown menu.

   3. The PROCESS SEARCH screen will display based on your search option selection. Enter search criteria and click the Search button.

For further Help on individual search screens, click on a link below:

1. 1. • Process Search using File or Process Number

      • Process Search using Other Numbers or Status

      • Process Search using Person, LEO, or Business

      • Process Search by Issuing or Entering User

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The results of your search will display based on the status of the process searched for:

1. • If File Number was selected as the search option and the process status = Served, the CASE SUMMARY TAB VIEW of the process will display.

   • If File Number was selected as the search option and the process status = Incomplete or Complete, the PROCESS TAB VIEW of the process will display.

   • If Process Number was selected as a search option, then the PROCESS TAB VIEW of the process will display.

   • If any other search option was selected, regardless of status, the PROCESS SEARCH RESULTS screen will display with the results from the search. Select the radio button of a returned process and click the Select button. Either the CASE SUMMARY TAB VIEW (status = Served) or the PROCESS TAB VIEW (status = Incomplete or Complete) of the selected process will display.
      

For a listing of associated rules for this topic, click here.