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CASE STATUS (LAW ENFORCEMENT)
| Data Element: | CASE STATUS (LAW ENFORCEMENT) |
| Definition: | A coded representation indicating the status of a law enforcement investigation. |
| Standard of Verification: | Internal agency documents or electronic records. |
| Data Type: | AN |
| Field Size: | 2 |
| Field Format: | 2AN |
| Originating Teams: | Law Enforcement |
| User Teams: | Law Enforcement |
| Tables / Codes: | 01 - Closed by arrest 02 - Closed by investigation/exceptional clearance 03 - Closed -- Unfounded 04 - Open -- Active 05 - Open -- Suspended/Inactive 06 - Closed by arrest by other agency |
| Comments: | The term "exceptional clearance" means discretionary closure of a case based upon department policy. |
| Page Info: | DATE STANDARD ESTABLISHED: 8/99 DATE STANDARD REVISED: 6/01 |