CourtRoom Program Recent Changes

04/08/24 Version 1.24.04B

• Fixed issue where NYSID wasn't printing on forms.
• Fixed issue where laws with multiple charge weights weren't saving correctly.
• Added ability to disable default printer settings by navigating to Utility->Printer Setup and selecting Disable PRS.

• New CourtRoom Program custom print dialog.
• Updated the CDR screen to properly validate against
        incorrect data entry.
• Updated Legislation Data's CJTN and NYSID validations
        to run on fingerprintable cases only.
• Enhanced the Utility->Read eTicket XML functionality.
• Always display the License Plate Field on the
        DMV Data screens.
• Other minor bug fixes and quality of life improvements.
       

• Fixed issue were CDR eligible cases could not be merged
        prior to starting the CDR.
• Fixed surcharge calculation issue on the Printed CDR.
• CJTN now correctly shows up after case creation.
• Enhanced CAP transfers to include more CDR identifiers.
• Removed erroneous CDR Arrest Warrant interim disposition
        validation message.

• Fixed validation issue when creating a case
       with multiple charges and entering in Arraignment Date.
       
• 'Backup' and 'Upload your backup to UCS' menu items now
       functioning properly.

• Ability to track if a Fine, Fee,
       Surcharge, or State Fee has been
       waived or reduced.
• Updated Receipt forms and LH_005 for
       waive/waive reductions.
• Seal Date is now collected on the CDR Charge Info tab.
• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS.
       This posting includes the most recent changes
       and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files"
       published 09/12/23.
• New CDR validations added to help curb
       CDR reporting errors.
• Prevent invalid characters from being entered into
       Name fields to help curb CDR reporting errors.
• Allow lower case letters after a number when entering a
       street address.
• Remove the degree from the printed CDR540.
• Updates to Legislation Data's Release Status:
       ** Added ability to enter non monetary conditions on Bail Set.
       ** Added "Bail-Nominal Cash" Release Status.
• Corrected ORI in the dropdown for Westhampton Beach Justice Court

• Waived for pilot courts testing.
• Corrected ORI in the dropdown for Westhampton Beach Justice Court
• Validations to prevent invalid characters in First, Middle Initial and Last Name Fields.
• New CDR validations to help prevent reporting errors.
• Release Status changes to Legislative Data
       * Added ability to add optional NMR conditions to
          "Bail Set & Posted" and Bail Set & Not Posted"
       * Added new "Bail Set - Nominal Cash" status

• Fix CourtRoom Program hanging after
       clicking print. Issue introduced when
       updating from Windows 10 to Windows 11 22H2.
       
• Link to "Off Hours Family Court Warrant Information" added to the Help Menu.

• Fixed issue where NYSID and CJTN were not included when uploading CDRs.
• Added an option to disable the printer setup. This was added to avoid issues introduced by Windows 11 22H2.
• Fixed an issue which prevented entering certain CDR dispositions when a felony is reduced.

• New "Legislation Data" button and dialog added for the collection of required bail data (Judiciary Law 216 and Executive Law 837-U). See NYCOURTS.US home page for link to documentation.
• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 03/23/23.
• Allow "OT" (AKA Other) to be entered in the "License State" on the Edit DMV Data Screen.
• Add a Case screen's Cell phone field updated to be 15 characters so it is now the same length as the same field on the Edit Name screen.
• Changed the Edit CDR->Charge Info tab Disp Code field from free text to a drop down list. This will help prevent CDR reporting errors.
• Changed outdated 501 Card # references to CJTN.
• Added the following website links to the Help menu: "UCS Self-Service Password Reset" "Court Clerk Contact List"
• General maintenance updates (2.0 update).

• Updated PREED DMV Plate search to use the
       new web service address assigned by DMV.
• Reestablish F5/F6/F7 key's ability to be
       set to today's date.
• Fixed issue where cases paid at nCourt were not updating the Action Code to Disposed and not updating the DMV Report Type when applicable.

• Pilot Courts - XBase 2.0 Upgrade
       * Fix issue requiring race and ethnicity when
           adding a case even though it was already set.
       * Fix scrolling issues on Edit Disposition Screen
       * Fixed screen locking issue when adding other players
          

• Pilot Courts - XBase 2.0 Upgrade
       Fixed Dispcrim DMV display.
       

• Pilot Courts - XBase 2.0 Upgrade
       Fixed Dispo screen tab bug.
       

• Pilot Courts - XBase 2.0 Upgrade
       Fixed bug where transferred cases not
       automatically set disposed on the
       Dates & Payments tab on the
       Edit Disposition dialog.

• Pilot Courts - XBase 2.0 Upgrade

• Enable court of jurisdiction to upload to WebDVS after CAP Transfer providing the CAP court's "In Process" order is deleted or their OP is vacated. Please see the updated "WebDVS Export" document on NYCOURTS.US.
• New ORIs added for Suffolk County
• Fixed receipt by clerk issue
• Fixed nCourt issue importing payments on cases not using
       "State Fee Defaults"
• Misc enhancements.

• Support for tickets Niche e-tickets received from NYS Police.
       In addition to TraCS, the NYS Police will be using Niche to send
       tickets electronically to OCA starting on 10/12/22.
       Form 655 must be updated for the tickets to print properly.
       Form 655 update instructions can be found on the NYCOURTS.US home page.
       

• Allow secure courts to access the Edit Judges->nCourt Tab.
       Users/Password permission level 001 must be equal to 'P'
• Fix nCourt import payment issue for courts not using auto receipts.

• Updates needed to run the Marijuana Sealing Form.
       Please download and run the 'Seal Old Marijuana Cases'
       Report and then upload affected cases to CDR.
       Instructions can be found on the NYCOURTS.US home page.
       
• Added the ability to send State Fees to NCourt.
       Please see the instructions on how to
       to setup and upload State Fees to nCourt on the
       NYCOURTS.US home page.
       
• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 08/23/22.
          
• Added Date Validations to the Edit DMV Screen and to the CourtRoom Program Parking module.
• Enhancements to warn/prevent duplicate receipt numbers.
       You can turn off duplicate receipt number validations by
       setting Users/Password permission level 083 to N

• Ability to export case data to WebDVS from within
           The CourtRoom Program.
        See NYCOURTS.US for a link to
           "WebDVS Export Documentation"
• Added CAP transfer notifications on startup for CAP Courts and Receiving Courts.
• Fixed bug in CAP transfer where "Other Players" didn't transfer properly.
• Added ORI for NYSP Machias
• Fixed bug when clicking on "Add A Charge" from the Disposition Information screen.
• Added "User Name and Password Help" Help menu item. Help->User Name and Password Help
• As a reminder, you can report to TSLED from the CourtRoom Program. Please see the CourtRoom Program TSLED Reporting documentation on NYCOURTS.US

• Users with Permission #84 set to ' ' can update
        Court-Wide State Fee Defaults by going to
        Utility->Edit Databases->Court Information and
        clicking on the State Fee Defaults tab.
          
        Permission #84 Options (default is X):
           ' '= Allowed to edit court-wide state fee defaults.
           Also allowed to edit the "Use State Fee Defaults"
           on the State Fee Setup dialog for individual cases.
           'X'= Allowed to edit the "Use State Fee Defaults" on the
           State Fee Setup dialog for individual cases.
           Unable to edit court-wide state fee defaults
           'D'= Cannot edit court-wide or individual case's
           state fee defaults.
       
        If needed, update Permission #84 by going to
           Utility->Edit Databases->User/Password
          
          
• Don't allow merge of civil case into VTL/PL Case.
• Allow splitting of CDR case to separate out ACD charges.

• Added Payment Plan functionality and State Fee Tracking.
           Please see nycourt.us for training videos and documentation.
          
• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 03/14/22.
• Fixed issue where zero dollar checkbook record was
           incorrectly created and ultimately sent to JCF
           in the Audit Control Report.
• Changed Password level 036 which is used to autofill the
           amount paid on the Dates & Payments tab of the
           Disposition Information Screen. This was done to
           avoid accidental checkbook entries from being created
           and avoid errors on the month end report.
           To continue using the auto filling the amount
           paid functionality, please
           enter 'A' in Password level 036.
• Charges no longer indicated as DNA Fee eligible if
           the charge was dismissed or a violation reduction.
• Add ORI# for Exeter TC for CAP Courts

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 09/27/21.
• Certificate of Disposition form logic updated to display correct severity on attempted charges.
• CDR Button now displays for eligible attempted charges.
• Added functionality to prevent docket merging of dockets with a CDR to prevent reporting errors
• Support links updated to launch Bomgar instead of Teamviewer.
• CAP Transfer searches (view transferred, check for imports) now done on demand. The Utility -> CAP Options menu items are now always enabled.
• Updated form 655.FRM that is used to print eTickets. This updated version will include DWI test type and DWI test results.
• Fixed bug where the wrong DNA Fee due was sent to NCourt if there was a partial payment made on the DNA Fee.

• Added ability to update ORI and CDR Codes via "ORI/Database Utility" from the Main Menu.
• Updated FineNote.LTR and FineNote_CreditCard.LTR * added payment plan footnote.
• Updated DMV Report Summary (Form 608) * added ability to run for single judge.
• Updated Certificate of Disposition to show the number of counts.
• Enhancements to the version update process. Please see nycourts.us -> "Help Options":
        "CourtRoom Program Update Process" for a
           link to pdf of the update process.
        "Training Videos" for a link to the
           "CourtRoom Program Update Process" video.

• Fixed various form preview issues.
• Corrected CVAF defaults for CDR
• Race and Ethnicity defaults to blank instead of "Unknown". Race and Ethnicity selection is now required for non-infractions.

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 05/18/21.

• Added the ability to collect the defendant's ethnic origin.
       Please update Form 601 to view the ethnic origin
       on the Case History Report.
• Courts Using nCourt for Online Payment:
       1) CourtRoom program no longerer uploading Scoff Lift
           Fees to nCourt.
           NOTE:
           Please do bulk upload of all open cases to remove
           any Scoff Lift Fees that were previously uploaded.
       2) Updated the nCourt bulk upload report to more
           accurately show which cases were successfully uploaded.
           NOTE:
           In order to utilize the new report, please update
           Form 627. In addition, if you use nCourt for
           Parking then update Form 470 as well.
          

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 03/24/21.

• Allow Suspension Pending Prosecution on VTL 1192 04 (Drugs) charges.
• Exclude TRANS/SCT/IDV cases in CDR Upload when no arraignment date exists.
• Updated eTicket import:
        * No longer automatically seals eligible AEYO charges.
        * Added clickable report which displays after import which
           displays possible AEYO eligible charges.
        * Remove 'plus 4' of a zip code if it is '-0000'
       
• Fixed bug where CourtRoom program wasn't archiving Outlook emails
• Updated CoD marijuana footnote.
• Added "Training Videos" link to the Help Menu
• Added ability to collect the following new fields:
        * Desk Appearance Ticket Indicator
        * Race/Ethnicity
• Added Brewster Village Police Department ORI to the Putnam County ORI List
• Updated Memorial Day holiday date
• Clarified messages displayed if NCourt transaction fails.

• Updates to the School Bus Photo Monitor Ordinance Indicator in the Audit Control Report file uploaded to the Comptrollers office.

• Fixed issues when emailing preview or printed letter from within CourtRoom Program
• Added cell phone and email fields to Jury Management
• Added cell phone and email fields to Cleanup Officer/Attorney List
• Zip Code Database Fix. 12193 updated from Waterloo to Westerlo
• New Alert to inform user if new version of CourtRoom Program is available to download.
• Admin rights no longer required when updating the CourtRoom Program.

• Fixed bug on zip code short cut when adding a Civil Case.

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 08/25/2020.
• Include new one-character School Bus Photo Monitor Ordinance Indicator in the Audit Control Report file uploaded to the Comptrollers office.
• Display the cell phone (instead of phone) on the Case Information Screen for VTL, Criminal and Civil Cases.
• Switch the phone and cell phone placement on the "Add a New Case Screen" and the "Edit Name" Screens for for VTL and Criminal Cases. The cell is now first.
• Add cell phone to Civil case create screen.

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 07/21/2020.
• Fixed CAP Court CDR Upload Bug. Don't set docket's closed date on CDR Upload.
• Fixed DAT Upload exception which occured when uploading appearances for multiple judges and one of the judges specified didn't have any appearances.

• Removed SAT and TRFCT from CDR Dispositions
• DAT Appearance Notifications Updates:
        1) Case Create and Edit Name screens for PL and VTL cases
           updated to collect Preferred Notification, Preferred Language
           and Cell Phone.
        2) PL and VTL Case Information screens updated to display
           Preferred Notification Indicator.
        3) DAT Appearance Upload Preview Report updated to include
           Notification Type that will be utilized.
        4) DAT Appearance Upload updated to send the
           Preferred Notification Type and Preferred Language.
        5) Form 601 Updated to include Preferred Notification, Preferred
           Language and Cell Phone.
          

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 03/6/2020.
• Updated the max number of days you can send appearances to the DAT Notification System from 40 days out to 60 days out.
• Added ability to collect EMail at Case Create for VTL and Criminal Cases
• DAT Appearance Notification Preview and Upload Report Enhancements.
• Updated the Action/Status Code Report to include which DAT indicator(s) exist on each code.
• Updated 601 and 602 forms, corrected receipt number / check number display.
• Added Court ORI for Madison County - Chittenango VJ (NY026061J)
• NCIC Number Changes:
        1) Updated New York State Police - Park Police Tac NCIC Number (NY0015500)
        2) Added Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team (NY055013Y)
       
       

• Fixed Parameter Type Exception when generating Form 601 and Pending Cases Report.
       Fixed missing action codes from various other reports.
          

• Performance improvements for DAT Notification Preview and Upload
• Fixed Notification upload issue - no longer upload appearances for
       dockets with open infraction charge and closed misdemeanor,violation or felony charge.
          

• Fixed following DAT Notification Upload issues:
        1) Appearances uploaded for Judges with two Initials were
           uploaded with an "Unknown" Judge name. Judge's actual
           name now uploads correctly for Judges with two initials.
        2) Action Codes not storing "Defendant Not Required To Appear"
           indicator when the indicator was set on a large number of
           Action Codes.
          

• Added ability to upload appearances to OCA's DAT Notifications System.
• Added ability to indicate which appearances require a defendant to appear in court. This is needed to determine which appearances to upload to OCA's DAT Notification System.
• Added ability to indicate which appearances are arraignment appearances. OCA's DAT Notification System needs to know which appearances are arraignment appearances for the first appearance notice to be sent.
• Added option to view the Credit Card Usage Report after no response is received from the NCourt Credit Card Reader.
• Fixed bug which prevented CAP Courts from uploading CDRs to OCA from within the CourtRoom program.
• New letters are available to be imported:
           Cert_of_Disposition.LTR
           Court Date Reminder Info Sheet.LTR
           Secured_Bail_Bond_CRC3292.LTR
           Part_Secure_Bail_Bond_CRC3293.LTR
           Unsecured_Bail_Bond_CRC3294.LTR
           Securing_Order_UCS514.LTR
           Securing_Order_Worksheet_UCS514D.LTR
          
• Updated Help Files.

• Block partial payments using integrated NCourt Credit Card Reader. This functionality is not supported in the CourtRoom program.
• Updated Certificate of Disposition letter to support new legislation changes.

• Added ability to upload CDRs directly to OCA from within the CourtRoom Program.
• Arraignment Date validation added to CDR validations.
• Updated CDR Eligible Charges Logic to include Convicted Charges, Repealed Charges and Violations.
• Updated CourtRoom Program installation to display more information when update requires administrator privileges.
• Added the Surrender of Firearms CPL 370.25 Form. It can be located in the list of available letters as: ORDER_SURRENDER_FIREARMS.LTR.

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 08/2019.
• Added new Marijuana Seal (160.50 (5)(a) Expunged).
• Updated Certificate of Disposition to handle 160.50 (5)(a) Expunged seal. Please import CERT_DISPOSITION.LTR!
• Updated Letter Head 8 to handle 160.50 (5)(a) Expunged seal for Seal Notices. Please import Letter Head Style #8 (Seal Order)!
• Fix for large scale font setting which caused CourtRoom Program to terminate.

• Fixed an issue with the CDR Deemed Dismissal Date for the ACD.

• Updated JCF Handbook
• Updated 655 Form - prevent overwriting of the ticket and supporting depositions.
• Added the following ORIs: NYSP Lyons, NYSP Auburn, NYSP Junius Ponds, Binghamton City Court, Utica City Court, Syracuse City Court, Sherrill City Court,and Rome City Court.
• Updated partial two-digit year defaults. When "20" is entered as the year it will now default to "2020" instead of "1920"
• Changes to supported updated DoT Server

• Updates to support migration from former SEI Server in Victor to OCA-DoT Servers.

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 2/7/2019.

• New Parking update.

• Updated phone number
• Switch SEi references over to UCS

• Updated SEiRemote.exe to the correct version.
• Users with "Admin" access to CourtRoom Program now have access to "Clear nCourt Invoice Field" menu option.

• Updated nCourt's credit card convenience fee from 3.5% to 2.99%.
• Updated Small Claims guide pdf and text in Help menu
• Fixed an issue which caused SEiRemote.exe to be missing.

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 9/19/2018.
• Fix connection issues between Windows 10 Server and Windows 7 Clients (Enable SMB2).
• Help File Updates.

• Fixed 'Other' money is in bail option.
• Modified the Update Utility to warn if the CDR_Case database fails to update.

• Added Montebello Village Court (ORI #NY043581J) in Rockland County.
• Update for nCourt credit card processing.
• Fixed CDR Reporting Docket for merged courts - CRP was reporting original docket number.

• Fix for automatic receipt generation in secure courts.
• Removed the Court Clerk Association option from the Main Menu, along with all related code.

• Fix for 'Credit Card Errors' at the Rochester TVA.
• Added Form 659 - CAP Open Case Report to forms database.
• Fixed bug where switching between charges in CAP Courts navigated to the name tab in Case Create.
• Stop displaying an alert if trying to create a root directory/drive (ie. D:), instead verify that the drive exists and is valid.
• Changed Title of Alert Dialog when error creating directory to be more descriptive.
• CAP Courts will not add an adjudication date to CDRs.

• Digitally sign the CourtRoom program and installers.

• Fix TLS_client_method unknown variable method.

• Fix packaging issue affecting changelogs, and certain other files needed for new court installs.

• Added code to create a COUNTY folder in program's root directory during log in if it doesn't exist.
• Fixed CAP Courts notes issue where user notes were over written by the system during an export.

• Added default Prosecutor name to ticket imports to Traffic Violation Agencies.

• More changes to support the CAP courts. ('Central Arraignment Parts')

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 1/30/2018.
• Improvements in handling multiple monitors.

• The network address information (URL) for the server at DMV has changed. DMV_Call has been updated to use the new address.

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 1/17/2018.

• Changes to handle recent Microsoft updates to Windows 10 that caused lockups when accessing network services.
• Enabled enlarged views of Archived documents when using a second monitor.

• Fixed a problem that could lockup the program when testing for transferred cases if the main transfer server was off-line. The program now ignores the error and keeps running.

• Fixed a problem on secure courts that allowed the login screen to pop-up and interfere with other programs when a session timed out.

• Cleaned up support for Scoff Lift Fees sent to nCourt on very old cases.

• The network address information (URL) for the server at DMV has changed. DMV_Call has been updated to use the new address.

• More changes to support the future 'Central Arraignment Parts' (CAP courts) in each of the counties across NY State.
• More changes to support recent updates to the Windows 10 operating system.

• Added workarounds to correct errors caused by the Microsoft Fall update to Windows 10 computers. (Windows 10 Version 1709)

• More improvements to the 'MPS' handheld ticket system in the 'Parking Program'.

• Added logic to catch errors caused by very long paragraphs in form letters.

• Fixed a problem with entering 'Zip+4' zip codes without first clearing the entry field.

• Improvements to the 'MPS' handheld ticket writing system in the 'Parking Program'.

• More clean-up of the '160.59' seal type..

• Added the ability to seal criminal convictions under CPL 160.59. There are now 7 seal types:
          '0' = Dismissal (160.50)
          '5' = Reduced (160.55)
          '8' = Drug Court Seal (160.58)
          '9' = Sealed Conviction (160.59)
          'F' = Family Court Removal (725.15)
          'Y' = YO (CPL-720)
          'E' = Apparently Eligible Youth CPL 160.59 will be effective Oct 7, 2017.
• Changes to allow entry of certain TRACS tickets with ticket numbers that have a leading zero.
          ('0MR1234567' is now considered valid.)

• Changes to support 'Central Arraignment Parts' in each of the Counties across NY State. These features will be enabled on a County by County basis in the near future.
• Added ability to override the automatic deposit date settings for credit card payments.

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files" published 7/17/2017.

• New features have been added to the print drivers to simplify and speed-up development of new letters and reports.

• Improved support for adjournment date prompts based on selected adjournment codes.

• Added new support for adjournment date prompts based on selected adjournment codes.

• Added support for a 'Merged Cases Report' to list all merged cases by date range.

• Added ability to set Credit Card bank and deposit dates to 'Estimated Deposit Date' independent of the nCourt ePayment value.

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files".
• Added a 'Non-Case' button to the case search screen to simplify finding 'Adjustment', 'Copies Made', 'Misc Civil Fee' & 'Parking Payments' cases.

• Added ability to block printing of receipts for those courts that only use preprinted bound receipts.

• 'Due Dates' on letters can now automatically avoid holidays or weekends.

• Fixed a problem with creating the 'DMV Report Disk' that was caused in version 1.17.05B.

• Credit Card Payments now properly reflect the Judge's 'nCourt Bank Date' choice.

• Changes to better support 'FTP' file transfer operations.

• Improvements to 'Handheld Parking Ticket' systems.
• Changes to better support importing tickets from 'Impact Software'

• Archived letters are not accessible on sealed cases with out special password rights.
• Added the ORI number for the Painted Post VJ.
• Fixed a bug that allowed some courts to set the index_no incorrectly.

• Updates to the 'Tip Of The Day' function to allow navigation to previous/next tips and also allows printing tips.
• Added an option to print custom labels from a calendar list.
       REPORTS ->
          CALENDARS ->
           PRINT LABELS FOR CALENDAR LIST

• Changes to support the 'ComPlus' handheld ticket writing system in the 'Parking Program'.

• Added the 'Boiler Plate' insert function to the Prompt for Reason that appears when voiding deleting, or transferring records in the 'Secure Version' of the program.

• Corrected a problem where the incorrect receipt number was prompted while printing receipts for payments when a partial payment was already paid using a credit card reader.
• Added the ORI number for the Rochester Town Police Department to the Ulster County agency list.

• Added support for Credit Card Payments for civil cases.

• Added a new work around for firewalls that were blocking access to the DMV PREED registration searches.

• Date lookup fixes for new year, includes 2017 holidays.

• Added a new function to compute future dates that counts only valid work days.
           GetFutureWorkDay(StartDate, Days2Skip)

• Fixed a problem with the 'COPY' watermark failing to print in some secure courts on duplicate receipts.
• Additional fixes to the problems with downloading nCourt payments.

• Changes were made to the eTicket form (form #655) to properly identify 'BICYCLE' violations.

• Fixed a problem that was blocking nCourt payments on some courts.

• Updated database structures for improved tracking of credit card payments.

• Additional support for 'Local Law Fees' when paid through nCourt.

• Added additional support for setting-up credit card machines.
• Added improved support for 'Local Law Fees'.

• Fixed a problem with the codes in drop-down lists being out of order.

• Includes a new version of the 'On-Line Help Manual'. The new version opens properly under 'Windows 10'.
• Fixed a problem that could cause the 'Last Modified' date and user initials to display incorrectly when editing the charge records on multi-charge cases.

• Added an option for PREED passwords and IDs to be unique for each operator. This is the preferred setup according to DMV. (Each user should have their own login credentials for PREED.)

• Added fully integrated support for Credit Card readers. Card readers run through the USB port on your computer and do not require a dedicated phone line. All types of Credit Cards as well as 'Apple Pay' & 'Android Pay' can be accepted.

• Fixed a problem with DMV_Call look-up of names from Motorist ID. Addresses with city names exceeding 15 characters improperly recorded the state name.

• Added a new list of Court Clerks provided by the NY State Association of Magistrates Court Clerks.
• Updated the web link for the eJustice Portal Log-in to "https://www.ejustice.ny.gov"

• Improvements to the notes 'Boiler Plate' insert function to allow more than 15 options.

• Corrected an error that left CDR records active after deleting a case, if the case was the last one entered before the delete.
• Preliminary support for the new DWI secondary sentence codes was added. The Drinking Driver Program (DDP) will soon be renamed to the 'Impaired Driver Program'.

• Fixed an error that allowed some invalid parking disposition codes to be entered.

• Fixed a problem with parking transfers.

• Fixed a problem that could block data transfers due to recent 'Windows' updates. This may have caused transfers problems to/from DMV, OCA, and nCourt.

• Changes to enable the latest feature in the parking program to support nCourt paymants for out-of state plates without driver name information.

• Additional updates to support the 'CHARMS' ticket import system used in Erie County.

• Enabled a secondary update server to cover times when the primary server is not available.

• The VPASS server at DMV has reached 'End Of Life'. DMV_Call has been rewritten to connect to the 'COMPASS' server at DMV.

• Improvements to the notes 'Boiler Plate' insert function.

• Added ability to position cursor within boiler plate text added to notes.

• Added ability to define and insert boiler plate text into notes.

• Improved the 'Municipal Parking Services' (MPS) Parking meter system interface to avoid dropped sessions.

• Restored the Ctrl-Shift-P Parkway Indicator Toggle that was disabled in version 1.16.03B.

• Added a button to the end of the last name field on the 'Add Case' and 'Bail Utility' screens. The button works the same as the "Name Lookup' button on these screens. The button was added to help remind users to lookup existing names rather than risk entering names multiple times.
• Fixed a problem on secure courts that allowed some user actions to take place after a login session timed out.

• Speed-up changes made in version 1.16.03B

• Added additional support for Non-Handicap Parking Surcharges. Records with total surcharge amounts greater than $999 are split into multiple records that match the 'Justice Court Fund' transfer file specifications.

• New laws dictionary provided by NY State DCJS. This posting includes the most recent changes and additions to the "DCJS Coded laws files".

• Added ability to save the history of case related forms.

• Added ability to recover deleted parking tickets.

• Added new options for 'Parking Amnesty' programs.

• Changes to support an updated backup server.

• Fixed a problem with PREED and DMV_Call locating the local IP address from the SEi servers.

• Additional updates to support the 'CHARMS' ticket import system used in Erie County.

• Date lookup fixes for new year.

• Additional support for Credit Card readers.

• Fixed a problem with sending letters from the TRACs ticket import screen.
• More improvements for Credit Card Reader support.
• More improvements for printing on 'Windows 10' computers

• Fix a problem with invalid license expiration dates on imported TRACS tickets.

• Fix problem with payment screen.

• Improved handling of imported 'Parkway' speeding violations.

• Corrected a printing error that caused some image files to be saved inverted to .PDF documents on Windows 10 computers.

• Corrected ORI numbers based on information from DCJS.
• Added additional parking ticket import support.

• More improvements for Credit Card Reader support.

• New laws dictionary provided by the State. This posting includes the latest changes and additions to the laws file issued 09/24/2015.

• Fixed 'Date-Of-Birth' error on TRACS tickets for drivers over 90 years old.
• Updated to support Windows-10.

• Limited 'DMV Auto Reporting' to block auto-reporting of charges with invalid ticket numbers and penal law charges.

• Changes to the prompts on the 'Edit DMV Data' screen for report type 'P' 'Suspension Pending Prosecution'. ('Type of hardship license' was changed to 'Suspension type').
• Added a new list of Court Clerks provided by the NY State Association of Magistrates Court Clerks. Also added the ability to filter clerks by Judicial District.

• Improved support for Credit Card Readers.

• Added new fields for AutoFill of DMV records.

• Set the default for the 'Attempted Flag' on cases to false if a charge is reduced at disposition.
• Fixed a problem with civil case dispositions caused in Version 1.15.07D.

• Added an option to Auto Create the DMV Disposition records. UTILITY-> USER DEFAULTS -> AUTOFILL DMV ON DISPOS This will automatically fill in the basic fields on the DMV disposition screen. You should still review the information for accuracy before sending the disposition information to DMV.

• Added additional support for exporting report data to an Excel Spreadsheet.

• Added support for the Buffalo Traffic Violations Agency to handle Credit Card Readers for multiple cashier locations.

• Added new support for Credit Card readers.

• Fixes import of tickets from the 'NewWorld' Police Program.

• Added additional automation to the new Auto-Mail Service.

• Added an option to user defaults to automatically avoid adjournments to holidays or weekends.
• Added Support for SEi Auto-Mail Service. With this service bulk or mass mailings can be printed and mailed through SEi with significant savings in labor and production costs. Call SEi for further information.

• Added ability to update the prosecutor name on cases when mass adjourning a calendar list.
• Added an option to block all scoff cases from nCourt.

• Added improved support for 'QR Code' symbols in form letters and reports.
• Fixed AC-1030 problem with reporting Bail Forfeit and fines on the same month. (It was showing as an overpayment since version 1.15.04A.)

• Improved co-defendant support on letters for civil cases. All co-defendants names can now appear in the text body on each letter.

• Fixed a problem with editing passwords. You can no longer delete all the passwords in the system.

• Fixed an error that occured when editing the payee while returning 'Other' funds.

• Fixed the Secure version login screen so it will not interrupt other running programs.
• Changed the way scoff-lift fees paid with two forms of payment are reported on the AC-1030. (Payments are now combined on a single line.)

• Update to better support some courts converting from competitive systems.
• Minor updates to the 'Laws Dictionary' to match the laws used in city courts. This posting includes the latest changes and additions to the State laws file issued 12/23/2014.

• Fixed a problem with CDRs not reporting DWI 2 year probation sentences consistently.

• Added support for conversions from CompuCourt.

• Minor changes to support transferring data to The Parking Program.

• Added changes requested by DMV to limit any non- alphanumeric characters in ticket numbers in the DMV transfer files.

• Added support for the 'Municipal Parking Services' (MPS) Parking meter system.

• More improvements to print drivers.
• Fixed a problem with archive letter dates.

• Updated the link to the new UCS Outlook mail system;
        HELP ->
           WEB-SITE LINKS ->
           Unified Court System eMail (Outlook Web Access)

• Fixed a problem with the print drivers that was causing a print error in several courts.

• Added a link to the Court Clerks Web-site on the Help menu.

• A recent update to Adobe Acrobat caused problems with the 'Arial Fonts' used in many of the forms and letters produced by the program. This release contains a workaround for this font problem.

• New laws dictionary provided by the State. This posting includes the latest changes and additions to the laws file issued 07/24/2014.

• Added agency number 'NY1030101' for NYSP Kirkwood in Broome County.
• Added the ability to print TRACS Tickets for cases from a 'Calendar List';
       REPORTS ->
           CALENDARS ->
           PRINT TICKETS FOR CALENDAR LIST

• Fixed a problem with Bold and Underline commands in form letters that resulted from changes in version 1.14.08C.

• Several improvements to assist merging data from dissolved courts into new courts.
• Updated the 'On-Line Help Manual' file.
• Updated the 'Tip of The Day' file.

• Added the ability to 'Archive' copies of letters and forms 'Emailed' from the program as if they were printed. To enable this feature go to:
          UTILITY -> USER DEFAULTS and enter a 0, 1, or 2 in 'Archive Email'
           0 = Disable Email Archive
           1 = Enable Email Archive
           2 = Close the preview screen after an Email

• Added improved support for Epson TM-220 receipt printers.
• Changes to improve support for the 'CiteZone' handheld ticket writing system in the 'Parking Program'.

• Fixed problem with printing 'Mailing Labels'.

• Corrected a problem where notes were lost when merging cases.
• Changes to speed-up backups of the letter archive.

• Fixes to 'DMV_Call' to reflect the elimination of dial-up support by DMV.

• Fix added to the 'Secure Version' to allow setting the 'Clear Bank' field on checkbook records without triggering a new receipt number.

• New laws dictionary provided by the State. This posting includes the latest changes and additions to the laws file issued 04/23/2014.

• Added support for the 'CiteZone' handheld ticket writing system to the 'Parking Program'.
• Updated version of the online help manual included.

• Corrected a problem with receipt numbers being issued on old checkbook records in the 'Secure Version' of the program.

• Added the ability to view deleted ChkBook Records in courts running the 'Secure Version' of the program.
• Fixed an error on some computers that prevented editing case comments.
• Fixed receipt logic for secure courts to not issue receipts for 'Copies Made' and 'Adjustment' records.
• Fixed a problem where receipt numbers were being issued for bail refund checks that were written.

• Increased the speed of Laws Updates.

• Probation periods of two years are now permitted on certain misdemeanor cases pursuant to the new legislation passed in January of this year and effective on 2/10/2014.

• Corrected an error when updating user passwords on new courts.

• Added the CDR Code for the Suffolk County TPVA to the transfer court list for Suffolk County courts.

• Fixed a problem with Parking Tickets not loading to nCourt if the new ticket number was a substring of an exiting ticket number.

• Updated Military time translations to accept 3 digit formats.

• Corrected an error with 'Jury Management' that prevented editing name records.

• New laws dictionary provided by the State. This posting includes the latest changes and additions to the laws file issued 11/07/2013. (Several changes to VTL 511 laws)

• Added logic to work around slow network updates that are causing duplicate receipt numbers in a few courts.

• Fixed a very old problem with zip code lookup on civil plaintiffs. (Lookup by name failed to locate the correct zip.)

• Further updates to the scanner option to improve speed and storage size.

• Added support for standardized titles on scanned documents.

• Updates to scanner option to improve speed.

• This update includes the initial release of the 'Scanning Option Update' of The CourtRoom Program.
           SOME OF THE FEATURES INCLUDED:
           Attach scan documents to cases.
           List scanned documents along with archived
           forms and letters.
           Print and/or view scanned documents directly
           from each case.
           Backup scanned documents automatically.
           Scans saved as standard 'PDF' files.
           Additional information on this optional
           upgrade will be sent to the courts in the
           next few weeks.
• New laws dictionary provided by the State. This posting includes the latest changes and additions to the laws on imitation controlled substances and assault weapons.

• Fixed an additional problem with computing age on AEYO VTL tickets where the age field on the ticket was not coded properly.

• CDRs were being sent to OCA prematurely because the "Next Report date" field was automatically filled-in when the CDR was first created. The Report Date must now be manually entered. (Remember: Today's date can be entered in a blank date field by just hitting the '+' or the '-' keys!)

• Added ability to purge old cases.

• Downloaded misdemeanor eTickets for AEYO cases have not been properly marked as AYEO due to a missing 'AGE' field in the States XML eTicket. Effective with this release the program determines age based on the DOB and violation date fields to trigger the 'AEYO' status.
• Sending duplicate letters on the same date for the same case no longer shows on the case history screen.

• Added a new indicator for 'License Class' to the Case Information Screen. The License Class indicator is just below the 'Motorist ID' field. The indicator is black for class 'D' and class 'M' drivers, red for all other classes.
• Added a validation check to prevent sending scofflaws to DMV for parking violations.
• Corrected an error on adjustment records for surcharge fees in excess of $99.00. These now work correctly.

• Fixed a problem with courts running the 'Secure Version' of the program losing some early payments on partial payment cases.
• Improved support for nCourt 'Scoff Lift Fee' updates. Some courts were not able to set updates to the SLF on cases.

• Corrected screen size and disk timing issues with the new Windows 8.1 operating system. The program should now be fully compatible with Windows 8.1.

• Changes were made to the eTicket form (form #655) to properly reflect appearance requirements in the "Return by mail..." and "Must appear in person..." check boxes.

• The new code for reporting a "Duplicate Ticket" on the UT-20 was enabled. This is reason code '9'.

• Added an option to block moving violation cases from nCourt.
       UTILITY -> EDIT DATABASES -> JUDGES -> NCOURT SETUP
       Check the "BLOCK 'Moving Violations'" check box
       to block moving violations from being sent to
       nCourt.
• A new edition of the Law Dictionary provided by the State is included in this update.
           Coded Law file dated 05/07/2013

• Added an option to block Scoff Lift Fees for VTL 'Fail to Appear' cases from nCourt.
       UTILITY -> EDIT DATABASES -> JUDGES -> NCOURT SETUP
       Check the "BLOCK 'Fail to Appear' SLF" check box
       to block 'Scoff Lift Fees' for cases that have not
       been adjudicated from being sent to nCourt.

• Added a new search field to the 'Case Search Screen'. You can now search by Motorist ID. This works for both NY and out of state drivers.
• Corrected the scoff delay timer so it counts from the first business day after a scoff is posted to DMV instead of counting from the day posted. This should fix the problem of defendants who wait until the very last day to pay and the DMV Scoff letter indicates the scoff lift fee is added at 12:01AM on the following day.

• Overpayments are now always shown on a separate checkbook record.

• Improved the support for nCourt fine updates.

• Added additional checks to block the 'DNA Fee Due' indicator for cases that have not been adjudicated and charges that have been dismissed, withdrawn, or waiting for an ACD.

• Added an option to issue receipt numbers on bail poundage and bail forfeit cases in courts that DO NOT have a separate bail account and are running the secure version of the program.
           UTILITY -> Edit Databases -> Users/Passwords
           Poundage requires a "B" in level 31
           Forfeit requires an "B" in level 33
• A new edition of the Law Dictionary provided by the State is included in this update.
           Coded Law file dated 02/11/2013

• Corrected a problem with automatic receipt numbers on 'Bail Applied' check book records for courts that DO NOT have a separate bail account and are running the secure version of the program.
           Requires a "B" in password level 32:
           UTILITY -> Edit Databases -> Users/Passwords

• Corrected a printing error on Windows 8 machines. The program should now be fully compatible with Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.

• Added a new list of Court Clerks provided by the NY State Association of Magistrates Court Clerks.
• Updates to improve support for Windows-8

• Cleaned up support for nCourt on old cases.

• The State Police now write 'eTickets' that do not end in "SP". This was causing the following error when reporting dispositions to DMV: "State Police NCIC Number does not match the ticket number" The test for NCIC numbers matching ticket numbers has been removed from the program.

• 'Mass Transfer' of cases was not transferring the DMV records for cases previously reported to DMV as 'SCOFFED'. This is now corrected.

• Added new ORI code for Seneca Falls Town Police.
• Cleaned up support for DNA fees through nCourt.

• Fixed a problem with 'Bail Applied' payments showing with blank receipt numbers in some courts.

• Corrected a barcode reader error that was caused in version 1.12.10B.

• The program now ignors case numbers on parking payments made through nCourt. This will eliminate the missing payment errors

• Barcode case searches are now recorded in the "Previous Searches" and "Same Case" logs.

• Fixed the error caused by release 1.12.09C that locked most courts out of access to nCourt.

• Corrected an error that caused some cases to fail to automatically update the DMV Transfer record from 'FNC' to 'PAID' when paid through nCourt. Now any case set to code '23' will be updated to '13' and cases set to code '24' will be updated automatically to '4' when the nCourt payment is received.
• Added a line to the nCourt 'Payment Listing Report' to flag payments that include a Scoff Lift Fee.

• Added support for same sex marriages. Three forms were also updated:
          604 - Same sex ceremony
          606 - Wedding listing
          607 - Traditional ceremony
• Updated the eJustice Portal Log-In link to:
       www.eJusticeNY.NY.gov

• DNA Fees now transfer correctly to nCourt for all PL adjudications dated 08/01/12 and later. (PL 221.10-01 does not reflect the DNA fee!)

• Added CDR Disposition Codes for cases involving Domestic Violence:
        CONVDV -- Convicted
        PG-DV -- Plead Guilty
        TFG-DV -- Tried and Found Guilty

• At the request of DMV the 'unknown zip code' on DMV records was changed to 00000. The old default of 99999 caused a conflict with some zipcodes in Alaska.
• Several changes to further improve DMV transfers and reduce errors caused by NCIC and law code errors.

• Updated the ORI numbers for Ellicottville Town Police and Ellicottville Village Constables.
• Added an option to select ORI numbers for all police agencies in an adjoining county while doing the update process. You may still elect to only select the State Police Agency numbers.

• Fixed a problem in the 'Secure Version' that could make the 'COPY' stamp appear on original receipts.

• Added ability to block individual charges from nCourt. On the Edit Charge screen a "Block nCourt" checkbox was added. Check this new box to block a charge from nCourt.

• Added additional program safeguards to prevent adding more than 99 charges to a case.
• Multi-charge cases sent to nCourt now allow unsealed charges to be sent even if there are sealed charges on the case. The program has previously blocked all charges, even if only one was sealed.
• Multi-charge cases sent to nCourt now allow non-penal law charges to be sent even if there are some penal law charges on the case and the court has elected not to send penal law cases to nCourt. The program has previously blocked all charges, even if only one was a penal law charge.

• Added an option to set the disposition date for cases paid through nCourt. The disposition date has always defaulted to the date the payment was entered on the nCourt Web Site. The default disposition date may now be set to 'Todays Date', 'Estimated Deposit Date', or 'Date Paid'.

• Corrected an error that prevented deletion of archived letters.

• Changes made to DMV Transfer file to help eliminate Law Code errors and Officer NCIC errors.

• Added a new test to the Audit/Control Report sub-menu option; 'Compare Report to Cashbook'. The comparison now also checks for proper use of the 'Deposit' flag in the chkbook records.
• Implemented a new way of marking cases as 'Scofflawed'. The action code "Scofflawed to State" will still work, however, any case sent to DMV as "Fail to Pay", or as "Fail to Appear" will also show as a scofflaw. A new option on the Judge Edit screen allows you to set the delay for scoff lift fees to attach to the case. Most courts will use 30 to 35 days. Set the delay to -1 to disable this feature.
• Corrected an error counting the number of cases sent to nCourt with the "Send Unpaid Cases to nCourt" function. The correct cases were always sent, but the case count displayed was not correct.

• Removed the limit of three (3) automatic backups per week sent to SEi. You can now send automatic backups every day if you wish.

• Added new support for nCourt fine updates from the Parking Program.

• Added new support for 'Parking Amnesty' programs.

• Corrected an error that was incorrectly reported when an nCourt payment closed some of the DMV records.
• Updated the file structure for archived letters.

• nCourt payments now close DMV records that were set to 'Fine not collected' (FNC), status.

• Added an additional over-ride to block the 'DNA Fee' indicator if the fee is not due. Just add the words "" to the case notes.
• Added a second backup server to cover times when the primary server is not available. This should minimize the posibility of downtime due to equipment failure.

• Fixed a problem that could cause system lockups when downloading nCourt payments.
• Added additional logic to the 'DNA Fee' indicator to block the indicator once the fee has been paid.
• Added a manual over-ride to block the 'DNA Fee' indicator if the fee was paid on another case or in another court. Just add the words "DNA FEE PAID" to the case notes.

• Several updates to the nCourt interface to remove the possibility of updating a fine amount after it has been paid.
• Added a 'DNA Fee' warning to the case search screen.

• A new edition of the Law Dictionary provided by the State is included in this update.
           (Coded Law file dated 02/02/2012)

• Fixed a sorting error on nCourt generated receipts.

• Fixed a problem with civil letters. You can now send civil letters to both plaintiff and defendant. This also supports co-defendants.

• Dismissed charges were not closing properly when the other charges in a case were paid through nCourt. This only affected courts that have elected to report their dismissals after all other charges are paid.
• The current active judge is now saved when logging off, or when the login session times out. When the same user logs back in, the same active judge will be reset.

• Added a background utility to update scoff-lift fees on the nCourt web-site 'PayCourtOnline.com' for all open cases each time a payment is downloaded.

• DMV-Call is fixed! A new interface was developed to connect to the modified VPASS server at DMV.

• Payments for multiple charges paid through nCourt for a single case now show on one receipt.
• Fixed a problem with editing/viewing notes on a civil case. The left and right arrow keys now move through the text as they do on non-civil cases.
• DMV-Call is temporarily not able to access the updated VPASS server at DMV. A new interface is expected to be available by Wednesday, 1/11/2012. We apologize for the inconvenience!

• Finished the Utility Menu option to "Update Scoff Lift Fees at nCourt".
• Refined the scofflaw logic so that charges reduced to parking violations are not included in the scoff fee total _unless_ the original charge was eligible for a scofflaw penalty and the scoff penalty was in effect prior to the reduction to a parking violation.

• Fixed a problem that caused the 'Scoff Lift Fee' calculation to be incorrect on cases that had been set for scoff multiple times.
• Added a new option to the Audit/Control (AC-1030) menu for reporting 'Unidentified Funds'. The new "Add 'Unidentified Funds' Entry" option will create a new line on the AC-1030 report that you can use to report unidentified funds in a way that will be accepted by Audit and Control.

• Updated the scofflaw logic so that parking violations are not included in the scoff fee total that is shown as due on scoffed cases.

• Fixed a problem that was causing the checkbook 'Report Date' on nCourt payments to revert to the estimated deposit date even when today's date was selected.

• Added an option to update fines and scoff-fees on the nCourt web-site 'PayCourtOnline.com' in a background batch mode.

• Added an option to the 'Edit Judge Data' screen to allow the court to choose the date to use for nCourt deposits. You may select any one of the following three options: Today's Date. The Date the defendant paid nCourt online. The estimated date the funds will reach your bank.

• Corrected an error in Judge assignment on checkbook records where the 'All Judges' option is selected on payments received from nCourt.

• Fixed a problem with automatic receipt numbers on payments received from nCourt.

• Fixed a problem introduced in Version 1.11.11C. The system was hanging up when printing a label from the 'Case Information Screen'.
• Added an option to block Penal Law cases from nCourt. UTILITY -> EDIT DATABASES -> JUDGES -> NCOURT SETUP Uncheck the 'INCLUDE PENAL LAW' check box to block cases that include Penal Law misdemeanors. This only blocks cases with misdemeanor PL charges. Cases with only PL violations are still sent to nCourt.

• Fixed an old problem with receipt validations, this should help eliminate any duplicate receipt numbers from being issued.
• Added support for capturing eMail addresses on nCourt payments.

• Added new tests for validating payments received from nCourt.

• Fixed a problem with error messages when importing an empty payment report from nCourt.

• Corrected a problem separating on-line payments when one Judge uses automatic receipt numbers and another Judge uses receipts that are hand written.

• Corrected a problem with batch printing receipts for payments received on-line.

• This release supports the fully automatic transfer of adjudicated, unpaid cases to the nCourt website for the on-line payment of fines, surcharges and scofflaw fees. You can elect to send only VTL, Parking or Penal Law charges. Only adjudicated unpaid cases are sent to nCourt for payment, sealed cases are never sent. Contact SEi for further information, or to get instructions for activating this new free feature!

• Fixed a problem where date clipboard information was lost when a login session timed out.

• Corrected an error message that was displayed when entering disposition data on a civil case.
• A new edition of the Law Dictionary provided by the State is included in this update.
           (Coded Law file dated 08/24/2011)

• Corrected a data error message that was displayed when transferring bail from one case to another.

• Added support for Co-Defendants on civil cases. More work remains to be done to simplify sending letters to Co-Defendants, this feature will be included in the next update.
• Fixed a problem with cases reported on the AC-1030 report from the 'Enter Disposition Info' screen when the 'Report Date' field was blanked out. Now, if you leave both the 'Charge Closed' field on the first tab and the 'Report Date' field on the second tab blank, the case will not be reported.

• Added validations for bail transfers to ensure that the transfers only go to valid case numbers.

• Fixed a problem with the preview function for forms and letters imported from the SEi web-site. Letters and forms can now be previewed and imported without first exiting back to the edit screen.
• Fixed a problem with missing cases when importing a Calendar list into DMV_Call. The problem seemed to only occur when the first charge on a case was not a 'VTL' charge.

• More fixes to the file header on AC-1030 reports with adjustment records. This should fix the remaining error messages on reports that include adjustment records.

• Added an option to save the audit report to two disk locations at the same time. You can now make an archive copy of the report on your local hard drive and on a USB drive at the same time.
• At the request of the Justice Court Fund, the sum of all adjustment records for each month was added to the file header on the disk file for the audit report (AC-1030). This should eliminate the error messages on reports that include adjustment records.

• Added the new web address for 'The Justice Court Fund Internet Report system'. This is the website to use after 8/1/2011 for submitting your monthly audit reports (AC-1030).

• Fixed a problem with 'Adjustment Records' on the AC-1030 report. Records with negative surcharge amounts greater than $-99.99 will not fit in the Justice Court Fund transfer file. The new method will break any large negative values into -99.00 blocks. Example: A $-195,00 surcharge adjustment will now be reported as two separate adjustments one for $-99.00 and one for $-96.00.

• The backup encryption key is now displayed on the 'Court Information' screen.
          HELP -> INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR COURT
• Fixed a problem with dashes ('-') and underscores ('_') in automatic receipt numbers.

• Corrected a problem with saving suspension date and status on 'Pending Prosecution' reports to DMV.

• Corrected several problems with screen resizing.
• Corrected a problem with receipts issued on dismissed charges when "RECEIPTS ON DISMISSALS" is set to 'NO'.

• Added the ability to have the same automatic receipt number assigned to a fine payment and 'State Fees' on the same case. Please call SEi if you would like to know more about this option.
        Requires an "S" in password level 35:
           UTILITY -> Edit Databases -> Users/Passwords

• New option for setting 'Fancy Buttons'. The color and style for buttons can now be set on the 'User Default' screen.
          UTILITY -> USER DEFAULTS -> BUTTON COLOR Buttons can be set to red, yellow, blue, or green.
• When more than 10 letters are sent on a case the history of the oldest letters was not saved. Now the older letter history is saved in the case notes.
• Added ability to print 'ALERTS' on calendars if alerts exist on defendant names.

• Fixed a problem with printing receipts on multiple charge cases with automatic receipt numbers.
• Corrected a problem with assigning receipt numbers for dismissed charges. This is an option in the 'Secure Version' of the program.

• Removed the "COPY" stamp that had been appearing on receipts.
• Several changes to simplify the process of merging the data files of multiple courts together. Several Town and Village Courts have recently merged to form a single Court.

• Corrected a problem with setting new passwords in courts with more than 15 users.

• This update includes the initial release of the 'Security Upgrade Version' of The CourtRoom Program.
           SOME OF THE FEATURES INCLUDED:
           Secure Receipt Numbers
           Tracking of lost receipts
           Support for 'Voided' receipts
           Transaction based record locking
           Secure Passwords
           Each user can update their own password
           Expanded access levels based on password
           Several new auditing reports
           'Excel' spreadsheet auditing reports
           Annual Reports for the Town/Village boards
           Audit assistance
           Additional information on this optional
           upgrade will be sent to the courts next
           week.
• Fixed a problem with some computers showing very small fonts on the 'Case Search' screen.
• Added new option based on login name to force 'Payment Amount' to default to 0 on all payment screens.
• Fixed a problem with backups sent to SEI from courts running separate judges on one machine.

• Fixed a problem with backing up to floppy disks in drive A: or B:. For the courts still using these older disk formats, you should consider using the newer 'Flash Drives' for backup. The flash drives are very inexpensive and a hundred times faster than floppy disks. Please call SEi if you would like to know more about this subject.

• Fixed a problem with sending letters from the 'Request Adjournment' screen this was caused by the changes in the new security features.

• Changes to support the new 'Security Upgrade Version' of The CourtRoom Program. This new program will be released later this month and will include many new security and auditing features. Information on the optional upgrade to this new program will be sent to the courts in the next few weeks.
• A new edition of the Law Dictionary provided by the State is included in this update.
           (Coded Law file dated 12/30/2011)
       This edition of the dictionary includes changes and additions to the Penal Law, and V&T Law including the new "Ambrose-Searles move over act" (VTL 1144-A).

• Changed the CDR validations for 'Family Offenses'. According to OCA; PG-F, CONV-F, and TFG-F may only be used for violations of PL-240.26 Harassment 2nd, all other 'Family Offenses' use the PG, CONV, and TFG codes.

• Fixed a problem with date validations. Dates over 18 months in the future, or too far in the past were not validated properly.
• Ticket number validations were not working properly for duplicate ticket numbers.

• Fixed a number of problems with screen resize logic.
• Updated the 'Clerks Database' to include the latest information we have received from the State Clerks Association 'NYSAMCC'.

• Fixed a problem with duplicate ticket numbers locking the program and requiring a reboot.

• Added a 'Mass Bail Transfer' option to transfer all outstanding bail money from one Judge to another. This utility adds two checkbook records to each case with outstanding bail. The first record transfers the bail out of the old Judge's account. The second record deposits the bail in the new Judge's account. Please call SEi for assistance with this new option.

• Fixed a problem with the 'Select Letters' screen. A single 'ENTER' key stroke now sends the letter.
• Corrected an error where the charge description was lost when entering speed information on VTL 1180D charges.
• A new edition of the Law Dictionary provided by the State is included in this update.
           (Coded Law file dated 11/10/2010)

• Fixed several screen display problems introduced in Version 1.10.11B.

• Several changes to support the audit trail features to be included in the new 'Audit Reports Package' to be released later this year.
• Updates to support the offsite backup server move from our old office in Penfield, NY to the new office in Victor, NY. The new SEi office location is:
           Service Education, Inc.
           790 Canning Parkway - Suite 1
           Victor, NY 14564 The phone number remains: (585)264-9240
        The new FAX number is: (585)924-2379

• Increased the timeout period for downloading updates. This should reduce the errors caused while updating on very slow internet connections.
• Corrected a problem identifying Jr speed violators and School Zone Speed violations.

• Updated the validation tests for DMV and CDR reporting on Ignition Interlock Device sentences.
• It is now possible to enter blank times in any time entry field. [Ctrl]+[U] or [Ctrl]+[Y] will blank the field.

• Fixed a problem with the transfer file to DMV that was created in version 1.10.08D.

• Several changes to the logic on the DMV Data screen to support the newest requirements for Ignition Interlock Device (IID) orders:
       Allow an IID order without a sentence of probation.
       Allow an IID order without an order to suspend or
       revoke the drivers license.
• The CDR IID time is based on DMV_XFER fields.
• Validation tests have been added based on violation and sentence dates. The IID is mandatory for offenses on or after 11/18/2009 where the sentence is imposed on or after 8/15/2010.
• Made all the time entry fields more consistent.

• Added Cash Drawer Support for the Epson TM-U375P PRINTER
• Several new form letters are available to support the new Leandra's Law and Ignition Interlock requirements.

• Corrected a problem on the AC-1030 report where the final payment on a case with multiple payments not in whole dollars could be reported as 'PARTIAL'.
• At the request of DMV, added Class/Catagory/Degree info to non-standard laws on tickets that were not imported as XML tickets. This should reduce some error report entries.
• Fixed a problem with the CDR edit screen saving changes when 'SAVE CHANGES' was not selected.

• DMV-Call failed due to changes DMV made to their 'VPASS' web-site in the last day or two. The changes required several internal changes to the way DMV-Call accesses the site.

• Added ability to reverse the colors on the 'Case Information' screens. The display changes from 'White on Black' to 'Black on White'. This option can be set for each user.
           Use: UTILITY -> USER DEFAULTS
           check 'Reverse Colors'

• Updated the 'Print Preview' screen to help eliminate the blank grey screen reported by several courts.

• Fixed another problem with the Plea by Mail Screen. Some dismissed charges were losing the disposition code when sending letters or selecting the DMV Data screen.

• Fixed an error with the reset to 'Like New' archived letter option introduced in version 1.10.05D

• Added the option to delete archived letters when a case is reset to 'Like New' or the courtday record is reset.

• Fixed a problem on the Plea by Mail Screen. Cases with multiple charges were sometimes loosing the charge speed detail.
• Scanning barcodes now works while in the 'Calendar View' screens. The barcode function will return to the Calendar View function when completed.
• A new edition of the Law Dictionary provided by the State is included in this update.
           (Coded Law file dated 05/03/2010)

• The 'Electronic Filing Affidavit' can now be used to report on months with 'No Activity'. Remember each Judge must file an 'Audit Report' with the Justice Court Fund every month, even if there was no money received or no cases were heard.
• Added new options for courts that do not have criminal or civil jurisdiction to hide the 'Criminal Case' and 'Civil Case' options while adding new cases.
• Reduced the size of the 'Preview Screen' back to the size it was before version 1.10.04C.

• Fixed a problem with printer margins introduced with version 1.10.4D.

• Added an option for adding custom text and subject lines to emails sent from the print preview screen.
• Added better support for reporting 'Civil Judgment Filed' dispositions to Justice Court Fund. Add a disposition code for 'Civil Judgment Filed' and use that code for disposition. Set the fines as usual, but do not show any payment when closing the case. The case will show as closed with the fines and surcharges still due. If the fines are later paid, Use the 'Fine/Fee Payment' option.
• Changed the 'Plea-By-Mail' logic so that charges that have been dismissed, (or DOP) using the 'Plea-By-Mail' screen will not show a date in the 'Sentence Date' field.

• The problems with PDF support have finally been resolved! The ability to save and eMail all reports and letters as 'PDF' files has been restored.
• Fixed a problem with the missing 'FAMILY_OFF' field that affected only a few courts.

• Fixed a problem for the very few courts that report eDispos to DMV but DO NOT download XML Tickets.

• Added support for two new actions available on the DMV edisposition records. UT-20 information and Transfers to another court can now be reported electronically.
• Support for reporting 'Ignition Interlock Orders' has been added to the DMV edisposition records.
• Changes were made to the eTicket form (form #655) to support the new Felony DWI charges that can now be sent for 'Tracking Purposes Only'. When a felony is shown on the eticket, the eticket is no longer an accusatory instrument, it is a 'court tracking document' only.
• A new edition of the Justice Court Fund 'Handbook for Town and Village Justices and Court Clerks' has been added to the 'Help Menu'.
• Added support for family relationships on family offense CDRs.
• Added The ability to record eMail addresses, cell phone numbers or other information to attorney and officer records.
• A 'NewsNotes' section has been added to the SEi website. This new area contains the latest news letter from SEi. Information about recently added and revised letters and forms is included in the news letter. While you are on the website remember to check the 'Meetings' page for information about upcoming users group meetings in your area.
• Several changes to support purging of old cases that have reached their records retention limits. This feature will be available in the next release.

• A new edition of the Law Dictionary provided by the State is included in this update.
           (Coded Law file dated 01/19/2010)
• Added three new CDR disposition codes. These codes are to be used only for cases involving harassment in the second degree (PL 240.26) where the judge determined that the victim is a member of the same family or household as the defendant. PG-F Plead Guilty - Family TFG-F Tried and Found Guilty - Family CONV-F Convicted (tried and found guilty) - Family

• Corrected a date error on printed Wedding Ceremonies dated in 2010.

• Added logic for imported XML Tickets to properly seal AEYO charges.
• Changed the eJustice Web address (URL) back to the original address since the sites SSL certificate is no longer showing as expired.

• A new edition of the Law Dictionary provided by the State is included in this update.
           (Coded Law file dated 12/21/2009)
       This edition includes changes and additions to the newly updated Penal Law, V&T Law, and Executive Law. Most of these changes involve DWI violations with a child as passenger, ignition interlocks, and the use of portable electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle.

• Fixed a problem with the remote support software that appeared in version 1.09.12A.

• Added ability to change Judge's initials on check book records. Call SEi for assistance with this new option.

• Added 'REG' as a statute that triggers or enables the DMV reporting screens.

• Enabled the database repair routines to be run for a single database. This will speedup the repairs when required for larger courts.

• Improved the speed of the backup system.
• Some other speed enhancements.

• Added new features to custom forms that will make it possible to add help features to future forms.

• Fixed an error that was causing some servers on multi- user systems to report:
           "ERROR_2250 - x: is not redirected"

• Fixed a problem that was preventing some courts from previewing letters.

• Added some new features to support officer titles on future forms and letters.
• Cleaned up some problems with backup file names sent to the SEI server.
• Deleted old unused files from the backup system.

• Added a new option for automatic backups to SEi. This option will schedule backups to be sent to SEi up to three (3) times a week automatically. If you would like to setup this option, please call SEi for further information.

• Added additional information on the 'Case Information Screen' to show more detail about the laws charged on the case. Hold the mouse over the original charge and a dropdown box will show information from the ticket and the law dictionary.
• Added a workaroud for some firewalls that were blocking access to the DMV PREED registration searches.

• Added support for the new scoff lift fees. This will display the correct fees from the 'Case Information Screen'. For fine notices you will need to update to the new version of Letterhead #005. Utility -> Edit Databases -> Forms & Calendars Locate form #5 and do an 'AutoUpdate'.
• Fixed the 'Drivers Lic Shown' field on eTickets. It was always blank on the old forms, now it reflects the proper response. Utility -> Edit Databases -> Forms & Calendars Locate form #655 and do an 'AutoUpdate'.

• Added support for the new Drug Court Seal type. Under CPL 160.58 Drug Courts can now order other courts to seal up to three (3) drug related cases. When you receive a seal order from a Drug Court, use the number '8' to seal under this statute. If you are later ordered to unseal the case simply remove the seal indicator. Remember to resubmit the CDR for the case after each seal/unseal event.

• More fixes to 'Judge Screen Colors'. Several more screens are now color coded by Judge.
• Added the names of AEYO and YO sealed cases back to the calendars at the request of OCA.
• Added ability the to transfer Misc-Civil fees between Judges. It is no longer nessesary to delete and reenter the data on Misc-Civil fees.
• Updated the 'Clerks Database' to include the latest information we have received from the 'State Clerks Association'.

• Fixed a problem with screen colors not updating for each Judge correctly.

• Update to Parking Module only. Fixes a problem with printing forms.

• Added support for previewing forms and calendars before downloading them from the SEi web-site.
• Fixed a problem with losing the eTicket data on separated and combined cases.
• Added a new Remote Support feature to the 'Help Menu'.

• Fixed a problem with the AC-1030 Monthly Audit Report. This only affected parking courts reporting over $1000 in surcharges for a single Judge in a single month, on the electronic report to Justice Court Fund.

• Updated support for 'Alert Flags' on cases.
• Updated the HTTPS address for DMV plate searches using PREED to match the new address assigned by DMV.

• Modified the barcode support logic to ignore problems with the new 'Symbol LS-2208' barcode readers. The Symbol LS-2208 is sensitive to the state of the 'Caps Lock' key on the keyboard. With the new changes the barcode readers work regardless of the status of the Caps Lock key.

• Minor changes to improve speed on searches for cases with 'Other Open Charges'.

• Added support for the new 'Symbol LS-2208' barcode reader that will be supplied to courts that applied for barcode readers in their recent grant requests.
• Backups done during the 'Update Process' now work without reporting an error.

• Expanded support for the 'Apparently Eligible Youthful Offender' case seals. Use seal type 'E' for these cases. The seal will be reported to OCA as 'EYO'. Each of your calendar formats should be checked to ensure that EYO and YO case information is blocked. Call SEi for assistance if needed to setup your calendars. A new prompt was added to the calendar set-up screen to allow you to print calendars that show detail on sealed cases. Calendars printed using this option must not be available for public viewing.
• Added a link to the Town & Village Courts Resource Center Web site on the Help menu.
• The Help Menu was getting a little crowded with all the Web-Site links so they were all grouped together in a single sub-menu, 'Help -> Web-Site Links'.

• Fixed a problem with lost eTickets on merged cases. If you merged cases using version 1.09.02B, it was posible that the eTicket would not print for the merged charges. If you have missing tickets on merged charges, call SEi for instructions on recovering the lost tickets.

• Added the ability to merge two cases together. From the Case Information Screen: MODIFY CASE -> CASE MODIFICATION -> MERGE IN ANOTHER CASE This option may be used when you have entered some of the charges on a case and later download your eTickets and find new charges added with a different case number. In the past it was necessary handle this as two cases, or to delete one of the cases and add violations to the other case. Now you just go to one of the cases and merge the other case into it. Only cases with open charges and the same defendant may be merged.
• Fixed a problem with scrolling the CDR form with the mouse wheel. Mouse scrolling now works without errors.
• Removed PDF support. I did not want to do this, but there were just too many problems that still need to be resolved in the new printer software. When the print problems are resolved the PDF option will be reinstalled.

• Fixed the printing bug in the 'PDF' drivers. All of the documents produced by the program can now be saved and/or eMailed in the 'PDF' format.

• Added the ability to save and eMail reports and letters as 'PDF' files.

• Fixed 'Other Players'. Adding an officer or juror now selects the proper list.
• Fixed some very old problems with sending multiple letters to a defendant. The number of copies for each letter sent is now set properly. Margins are reset for each letter to avoid 'text overlap'.

• Update to Parking Module only. Fixes PREED password encryption setting.

• Update to Parking Module only.

• Added a 'Receipt' button to the Add Bail screen.
• Added better encryption levels to the DMV passwords. (Now uses 504-bit 'deep root' encryption)
• Corrected the address for the Justice Court Fund on the 'Electronic Filing Affidavit'. This letter should be Faxed to OSC-JCF by most courts. A very small number of courts are required to mail the form and the address was corrected for them.

• Added 'Interpreter' to the list of other players.
• Added 'Alias' buttons for plaintiff and defendant on civil screens.
• Changed Plaintiff/Defendant on Summary Proceedings cases to Claimant/Respondent.
• Fixed sorting of Web Letters and Forms by Date.

• Closed cases now show the 'Other Open' charges button on the 'CASE INFORMATION SCREEN' if there are open charges for the same defendant.
• A new edition of the Law Dictionary is included in this update (Law file dated 11/5/2008).
• Added a new disposition code for CDRs. The new code 'SCT-PT' is to be used for 'Superior Court Transfers' when a plea is taken in the local court.

• Fixed a problem with sending letters from the 'Request Adjournment' screen this was caused by the new 'More Charges' feature.

• Added a new button to the 'CASE INFORMATION SCREEN'. If a defendant has other open charges pending in the court, a button labeled 'More Charges' will appear above the defendant's name. Moving the mouse over the new button will display the number of open charges. A left click of the mouse will open the search screen to display all open charges for the defendant.

• Fixed a problem with double dashes ("--") in the attorney and officer zipcodes.

• Added a new bail option "State Fees from Bail". This option allows bail to be used to pay Scoff Lift fees, Sex Offender fees, DNA Registration fees, and Sex Offense Victim fees.

• Added new tests for School Zone Speeding Tickets, (VTL-1180C). These tickets are now listed on the Information Screen as "School Zone 48/25" instead of just "Speeding 48/25".
• Added option for Electronic Filing Affidavit to the Audit Report.

• Fixed an index-no reset problem that affected some courts when reseting the index number for a new judge in the middle of a month.
• Attempt to stabilize the startup of the program in muti-user courts with slow network and internet connections.

• Corrected a problem where the screen display of CDR charges displayed invalid descriptions after printing receipts.
• Added Kinderhook Village Court to the Columbia County ORI Code list.

• Fixed problem with keyboard shortcuts not working after transferring a case.
• Added new validation tests for disposition speeds reported on the eDisposition reports. If the report speed does not match the description on the case screen it is now flagged as an error.

• Added 'PKWY' text to AC1030 charge descriptions on Parkway violations to help Justice Court Fund properly credit the money to each municipality.
• Added 22 new interim disposition codes to the drop down menu on the CDR 540 report screen. Increased the number of possible interim dispositions on each case from 4 to 6.

• Fixed a problem with temporary index numbers caused in version 1.08.05E.

• Added an option to the LIST_CHG() function to display number of counts as well as Class/Category/Degree. This will affect some courts that have requested the option to display number of counts on customized docket pages.

• More minor changes to make it easier to install the 1000+ new computers the courts are receiving from OCA.

• Added better support for creating auxiliary file folders when installing a new computer.

• Removed the error message caused in release 1.08.04E for courts still backing-up to their A: drive.
• Added a feature to download your court data from your on-line backup when a new computer is installed.

• Fixed a problem with 'Request Adjournment' where focus on the 'Code' field was lost on multiple adjournments. Use of the mouse was required to enter multiple adjournments.
• Added "..NOARCHIVE" option to form letters. For courts that archive all letters, this option allows you to mark some letters to bypass the archive. Useful for letters like Arraignment Memos.
• Added an option to include or skip backup of archived letters. For courts that have archived thousands of letters, this will significantly speedup the backup process for daily backups. You should still do the complete backup on a regular basis.
• Added ability to append to existing Liberty Book Mark Files. This feature can be used for combined courts where the Town Court and Village Court both meet at the same time and one recorder is being used. This feature may also be useful for courts that create separate calendars for civil and traffic cases to be heard at the same court session.
• Fixed a long standing problem with resizing the print preview screens.

• Fixed problem where attorney and/or prosecutor name was lost when mail labels were printed from 'Plea-by-Mail'.
• Added the ability to do DMV-Call searches on downloaded XML Tickets. Use the 'Import' feature on the DMV-Call screen, then select 'Import from XML Tickets'. The date of the ticket download(s) should be entered in the 'Start Date' / 'End Date' fields.

• Added a link to 'Unified Court System eMail' under the 'Help Menu'. You should be checking your eMail through this system often. This is the official channel of communication from OCA and other agencies to the courts.
• A new edition of the Law Dictionary is included in this update.
• Fixed printed CDRs so the 'Transfer to' ORI code is printed for indicted cases in the 'CDE:' field.

• Added Defendant's name to the 'Liberty Recorder' bookmark file for civil cases. Also moved plaintiff to the proper location.

• Removed the expiration date from DMV-Call. Once you purchase DMV-Call the $50.00 maintenance fee has been dropped and will no longer be required.
• Fixed a problem with the 'Liberty Recorder' bookmark files. Many courts reported that the book marks resulted in locked (sealed) files. This has been corrected.

• Update to Parking Module only.

• Added new seal type 'F' to be used only for Juvenile Offenders where the case is 'Removed to Family Court' under CPL 725. (CPL-725.15 provides for this type of seal only when a case is Removed to Family Court.)

• DMV-Call failed due to a change in the web-site address used by DMV. This change apparently happened on Tuesday 1/08/2008. The program now uses the new address.
• Fixed a problem with the 'Liberty Recorder' bookmark files. Calendars with only one case now work correctly.

• Added a function so Deposit Slips can show defendants name instead of payee name for those courts that prefer it that way.

• Fixed some display problems on the DMV info screen that happened with the last version.

• Fixed the display of long menus. The menus did not start a second column properly on 'Vista' computers. This only affected the Forms menus on Vista computers.
• Added an option to the 'Printer Setup' procedure to delete the existing setup file before changing the setup. This is sometimes required when replacing a printer with a printer from a different manufacturer, where the setup options may not be compatible.
• Updated the 'Clerks Database' to include the latest information we have received from the 'State Clerks Association'.

• Added a feature to save custom settings on forms. Now when you update a form like the eTicket (Form #655), your custom settings for barcode style and position are saved.
• Added a feature to allow you to save the 'Liberty Recorder' Bookmark file to alternate folders or disk drives.

• Corrected an error in the XML eTicket import system. Some eTickets have a conflict between the actual charge written on the ticket and the law code used by the State Police and DMV to match charges to the proper statute and section. This can result in a different charge showing on the case record than on the actual ticket. There is now a check done during the ticket import process to work around this error in the XML eTicket data.
• Added new options for the 'Probation Field' on DMV dispositions. These are the new options for ordering 'Ignition Interlocks' on convictions of certain alcohol related VTL violations. The options for reporting probation are now as follows:
        "C" - Misdemeanor Ignition Interlock No Restriction
        "R" - Interlock Only, No Probation
        "M" - Misdemeanor Ignition Interlock with an order
           not to apply for a license without court
           permission
        "P" - Probation Only No Restriction
        "Q" - Probation Only with an order not to apply
           for a license without court permission

• Added support for Liberty Court Recorder Bookmark files. This is an option on the CourtRoom Program menu:
           REPORTS -> CALENDARS Select "Create Liberty Bookmark File' The option will format your calendar files into a format used by the Liberty Recorder program for default bookmarks. Bookmarks for sealed cases will be listed with a red background, possible YOs will be listed with a yellow background. Use this file in the Liberty Court Recorder program as follows:
           TOOLS -> PREDEFINED BOOKMARKS On the Bookmarks screen select:
           FILES -> OPEN Browse to your data folder and select the 'Liberty.xml' file.

• Transfer ORI number now shows on printed CDRs for cases transferred to IDV court.
• Added several new fields to the eTicket databases.
• Updated the eTicket printout (form #655) to properly show 'Out Of Service' status on commercial drivers.

• Several internal changes to the update procedure to make it faster and more stable.
• Updates to support a DOS prompt in 'Windows Vista'.
• Added ability to set probation time on CDRs to 10 years.

• Added ability to search on reference field. This update requires a re-index of your data files.

• Added a feature to the Barcode options. A barcode can now be added to the fine notice. When the defendant returns the fine notice, you can access the fine/fee payment screen for the case by simply scanning the barcode.

• Corrected an error in the eticket form caused by revision 1.07.08B.

• Added a new field to the XMLTKT data file to store a separate affirmation date for eTickets. This date is used on tickets and supporting depositions.
• Updated the eTicket printout form, (#655) to use the new 'Affirmation Date' field.

• Barcode support is now fully tested and ready to be used in any court that wishes to try this exciting new feature. There is no additional cost for the barcode option. All you need is to purchase a bar- code reader for each of the computers you wish to have this option on. SEi has worked out a deal with a company called POSWorld to supply barcode readers for The CourtRoom Program. The only reader supported by the program is the 'Metrologic Voyager' (model MK9540-32A38). There is a new link from the 'Help menu' labeled "Order BarCode Readers from POSWorld". This link takes you to the POSWorld web site to purchase the barcode reader. These are rugged, state-of-the-art readers priced at $124.00 including shipping.

• Enabled deletion of 'Archived Documents' without calling SEi for special passwords.

• Fixed a problem with restoring archived documents.
• Fixed a problem in the batch printing of eTickets when printing additional letters for each ticket. The additional letters were sometimes failing to print.

• Updated the DMV web address to use the new site.
• Several updates to support new features in the parking program. (PREED Scofflaws)
• Removed CDR disposition code 'ACD56F'. This code is obsolete and should not be used.

• Cleaned up the 'Name View' screen used to DeDuplicate Officer names. This screen now displays the NCIC number after editing the master record.
• Added a field to the charges database to store the 'Family Offense' indicator. This now allows for the creation of a CDR for Harrassment charges under PL 240.20 if the violation qualifies as a 'Family Offense'.

• Fixed a problem with editing checkbook records introduced at version 1.07.05A.

• Added support for online updates and backups through some PROXY servers that previously blocked these features.
• Added new support for BarCode Readers. More details and information on this exciting new feature will follow in future updates.
• Added an underscore "_" after arrest date on the case search screen to indicate that a disposition has been entered on the case, but the case is not closed. This was standard behavior in the DOS program and was never implemented in the Windows version.
• Added a 'Send Letter' button to the Adjourn/Dispose screen.

• Changes to reduce the storage size of 'Archived Documents'.

• New laws dictionary provided by the State. This posting includes changes and additions to the newly updated Thruway and Parkway Rules and Regs (REG)

• Added the ability to 'Archive' copies of letters and forms printed from the program. These copies can be reprinted from the 'Select Letters' screen by using the 'Archive' Button . To enable this feature go to:
          UTILITY -> USER DEFAULTS and enter a 0, 1, 2, or 3 in 'Enable Print Archive'
           0 = Disable Archive
           1 = Enable Archive
           2 = Enable and default to selected
           3 = Force Selected

• Corrections to support the changes to DMV's PREED Registration Inquiry Services. DMV changed the 'NameSpace' address without updating their user documentation.

• Updated CheckBook editing rights. Removing the right to edit checkbook records now limits the right to 'Reset the Case Like New'.

• Updates to Parking Program and added features to better support 'Windows Vista'.

• Updates to Parking Program and an effort to stabilize some error messages.

• When using 'lookup buttons' on the Edit CDR tab pages, the selected field now stays active.

• Fixed a problem with leftover messages not clearing from the screen.
• Corrected a problem where the incorrect prosecutor was assigned on eTicket downloads.
• Added NCIC number to the clean-up officer screens.

• Added a link to the WEB Domestic Violence System (WEB-DVS) under the 'Help Menu'. This is the website to use for submitting electronic Orders Of Protection. For passwords and further information about this site, contact Tina Richburg at OCA (866)246-2361.

• Fixed a problem with CDRs not properly saving the 'Remaining Counts' information on some multi-charge cases.

• Update to Parking Module only.

• Added a link to the eJustice Web-Site to the 'Help' Menu.
• Preparation for new Windows Vista (tm)

• Added ability to reprint batches of eTickets. The new menu item "Reprint eTickets" is just below 'Read eTicket XML' on the 'Utility Menu'.

• If user level #38 is set to "N" the default for transferring money to a new judge when transferring a case will now be 'NO' and the 'Transfer existing money records' prompt will not be checked on the transfer screen. If level #38 is set to 'X' the prompt will default to checked.

• Changes to support updates to The Parking Program.

• Fixed problem with printing labels. Since version 1.06.11D printing labels caused an error.

• Several changes to try and minimize the 'Ghost' effect some courts are seeing on the Case Information Screen.

• Added a new message system. Using this system SEi will be able to notify the Courts directly when important new developments occur. We promise to use this only for significant news bulletins. This will only work for courts connected to the internet and there is an option to disable the feature.
• Added new 'DDM' code to Secondary Sentences on the DMV data screen. This is the Mandatory Drinking Driver program required under the plea bargaining provisions of the new VTL 1192(2-a) effective 11/1/2006. Refer to 'M' Memo ("M" 11 2006) for more information.

• New laws dictionary provided by the State. Includes the new DWI laws of 11/1/2006.
• Added new DNA indicator to the laws table.

• When doing multiple Plea-by-Mails the default answer to the prompt: 'Plea-By-Mail Finished, Do Another?' has been changed to 'Yes'. This makes it easier to do multiple pleas without using the mouse.
• Fixed problem on Civil Case display screen where. If you hit the left or right arrows it caused an error.

• Fixed the NCIC / Officer search from Version 10C++ for a problem with some NCIC numbers not being found.

• Added NCIC number to officer search in XML eTicket import. This should enable searching for and properly matching officers in multiple agencies with duplicate badge numbers.
• Corrected problems with 'Tab' and 'Enter' keys while editing case notes.

• Minor changes to support a 'Look Only' user level in the 'Parking Program'.

• Fixed a several problems with zipcode look-ups when using zip+4 zipcodes. You can now use ".123456789", ".12345-6789", or ".12345 6789" and the zipcode will be correctly displayed as "12345-6789" in the zipcode field along with the proper city and state information.
• Changed the "+++" indicator on the Case Display screen from yellow to red. This is the indicator below the Judge's initials that indicates more than one Judge's initials are on various parts of the case.
• Plea by Mail now auto updates the adjournment action code.
• Fixed a problem with searching on receipt numbers with leading zeros.
• Fixed a problem with false reductions showing up on the AC-1030 caused by editing the name while doing Plea by mails.
• Dates more than 80 years in the past or 18 months in the future now show a warning screen.
• Added several new short-cut keys to the 'Case Information Screen'
        Ctrl-1 -> Edit Charge Records
        Ctrl-2 -> Edit Check Book Records
        Ctrl-3 -> Edit CourtDay Records
        Ctrl-X -> Enter Disposition Information
        Ctrl-T -> State Fees
        Ctrl-Z -> Adjourn Case
        Ctrl-F -> Fine Fee Payment
        Ctrl-M -> Plea Guilty by Mail
        Ctrl-Q -> Seal/Suppress
• Fixed problem with Add Bail option losing the bail amount if a new name was added for the payee.
• Fixed several problems with the rights levels assigned by passwords. A true 'Look Only' level is now possible. This allows access to the program with only case search and view rights.
       Set the User's Rights #002 to 'X' Blank out all
       the other options (1 and 3 to 100).

• Fixed a problem in Version 1.06.10B that blocked adding new cases.

• Added feature to allow Case Information Screens to be a different color for each Judge.
       Utility -> Edit Databases -> Judges
          Select 'Set BG Color'
       There are six preset colors to choose from and
       custom colors may also be set.
• Courts using 'DMV-Call' can now lookup driver name and address information from the 'Add A Case' screen. This feature works with Motorist ID and will also work with Plate Number if your court is using the DMV 'PREED' system. PREED is the new "Parking Regulation Electronic Enforcement and Disposition" system from DMV. This system will automatically load drivers name and address information directly from DMV in real time while entering parking tickets. Apply for a user ID and password from DMV by sending a request to DMV at the following email address:
          PREEDMAIL@dmv.state.ny.us When you contact DMV make sure you request access to "PREED Web Services" and tell them you will need a 'B' record for your user ID. Once you are setup with the 'B' user record, contact SEI to add this information to your DMV-Call setup.
• Reports menus are now sorted in alphabetical order.

• Corrected error with 'Mass Letter Utility' on large calendars.
• Added 'DSUP' to the list of CDR disposition codes at the request of OCA.
       DSUP = Dismissed, Superceded by related docket

• Backup procedures updated to better archive the officer signature files.

• Several changes to support new features for the optional parking program.
• Added options to dim, or hide the gavel in the lower left corner of the screen.

• Fixed possible lockup problem that could happen on courts that reindex their databases several times on the same day.

• DMV-Call is working again! DMV changed their 'VPASS' web-site in mid August without notifying the courts. The new 'Site Pass' Web page required several internal changes to the way DMV-Call accesses the site. We know this delay has caused problems for the courts. Thank you for your patience.
  
  ** Forms updated in this release:
       Updated the TSLED eTicket printout to correct an
       error with 'Date of Offense' for tickets written
       several days after the actual offense.
          655.FRM

• Extended limit of checkbook records per case to 250. For courts that do a LOT of partial payments!
• Added new functions for inserting NYSID and CJTN (501-Card) numbers into form letters.
       To insert the NYSID number, use the following:
           ^&GetNYSID(cmIndex9)&
       To insert the 501 Card number, use the following:
           ^&Get501C(cmIndex9)&

• Reduced screen flicker on large report previews.

• Added utility to rebuild databases corrupted by power failures and/or network failures.

• Added the disposition of remaining counts to the printed CDR form at the request of OCA.
           Was - "RC: 2"
          Now shows as - "RC: 002-COV"
• Fixed a problem where searching the same case 3 times in a row might lock-up the system.
• Added "Arrest Type: W" for WorkZone arrests on the DMV Dispo screens.

• Fixed case lockup problem that could happen on courts that have done a lot of officer clean-up work.

• Added second progress bar to the index building screen to show overall progress.
• More changes to avoid conflicts on Novel Servers. These conflicts may lockup workstations with Novel and some virus software programs.

• Updated 'Cashbook by Receipt Number' for parking courts.

• Essex County Bail Poundage is now figured at 3%. Hamilton County is now the only county that is still figured at 2%.
• Added a change to correct a Record locking error on Novel Servers.
        If you are running a Novel Server and receive a
        message:
           "Attempting to lock this record"
        Please call SEi for help with the required changes.

• Simplified error detection and reporting. This should reduce reported errors.
  
  ** Forms updated in this release:
       Updated the TSLED eTicket printout to correct some
       errors on the 'Supporting Deposition'.
          655.FRM

• Preparation for new Windows Vista (tm) and McAfee versions.

• Several changes to the System Memory Manager. An additional attempt to locate and reduce the system errors caused by various Windows(tm) versions.
• Corrected a problem caused by tickets that have been downloaded and then lost or deleted from the program. Now, they will not be rejected if downloaded again.

• Database engine update. This should reduce some system errors.

• Added switch to disable the duplicate receipt number test. Many courts wanted the new feature disabled. The receipts are now only tested for duplicates if user level 83 is set to 'T'. Call SEi if you want to enable this feature.

• Changes to updates to parking fine structures.
• Updates to error handler
• Added test for duplicate receipt numbers

• Changes to reduce error lockouts with Windows XP(tm) systems.
• Fixed problem where single digit receipt numbers were not being accepted.

• Added 'Age Warning' to Plea by Mail screen to notify you when defendant is less than 18 years of age.

• Added logic to show charges reduced to 'attempted' properly on the AC-1030 Report and case printout. If the 'Attempted' field contains a 'Y' the reports now properly reflect the reduction.
• Updated the 'Justice Court Fund Handbook' to the April 2006 version

• Changes to enable download retries for updates to work around certain anti-virus programs.

• Full support for new 9 digit NYSID Numbers

• Update to support Parking Program 1.06.04C.

• Several changes to try to avoid errors on slow or error prone networks.
• Changed XML eticket import to enable printing of only new tickets and to skip duplicated tickets.

• Added check for 'PERMIT' Class drivers in VPASS searches using DMV_Call

• Updates to support Parking Program 1.06.03E.

• Added support for multiple backup paths. This allows you to chose from a list of possible data backup locations.

• Update to support New date format in eTickets for Registration Expired dates. The Registration expired date should now show properly on newly imported eTickets.
• Added Officer signatures and most recent eTicket import file to the list of files backed up by the program.
  
  ** Forms updated in this release:
       Updated the TSLED eTicket printout to include
       US DOT# for commercial drivers.
          655.FRM

• Updates to support Parking Program 1.06.03C.

• Fixed Custom commands so eTicket-> changes to XMLTemp-> when XML tickets are downloaded.
• Mass transfer cases now transfers all pending DMV dispositions in addition to Courtday and charge records to the new Judge.

• General maintenance updates.

• General maintenance updates.

• Added additional name information on officers when importing XML eTickets. The screen now shows the first and last names instead of just initials.

• Fixed another problem with 'Remaining Counts' on CDRs.
• eTicket printing fixed so only newest tickets are printed.

• Work Zone indicator added to VTL-1180-F violations. The description is now "Speed WZ 65/45".
• A new warning screen was added to advise the court when downloading an update from the web-site if the version on the web-site is the same, or older than the currently installed version.

• Changes to CDRs so reduced number of counts does not show as a reduced charge on CDRs. Remaining counts will still show and a disposition for the remaining counts is required.

• Added new option for naming backups from parking agencies.
• Allow 'M' for months in the License Revoked/Suspended time field on DMV dispositions.
• eTickets may now be downloaded in XML format. This format will allow you to print a copy of the ticket including the 'Supporting Deposition'. The tickets can be batch printed after the download, or each ticket may be printed from the Case Information screen.

• Completed changes to support the new Web-Site and new support for downloading /uploading forms and letters.

• Fix to create calendar from DMV_Call. It now stays in the foreground.
• "Attempted" added to CDR for attempted charges.
• Changes to support the new SEI Web-Site for downloading updates, and uploading backups.

• Fixed a problem with assigning Judges on eTickets where the Judges are assigned cases by the week of the month and return dates on tickets do not fall on an exact court day. Call SEi if you need help setting up this option.

• Letter update only.
  
  ** Letters added/fixed in this release: Added Family Protection Registry Addendum
        FAMADD#2.LTR Added Family Protection Registry Information Sheet
        FAMINFO.LTR

• Added error trapping for ILeads data import to filter out officer data input errors on speeding tickets.
        (This only affects Monroe County)
• Added option to separate backups by judge or by county. This protects data uploaded to SEi so that one Court does not write over the top of another court's off-site backup. If your judges run separate sets of data, contact SEI to set-up this option.

• Corrected a problem with ORI and CDR numbers not saving properly. (This only affected courts that converted from DOS recently and had used the DOS program for several years.)

• Fixed 'CDR' button on 'Case Information Screen' so it shows properly on charges with the 'Attempted Flag' set to 'Y' and the class/category reduced one level. Example:
       PL 125.25.01 BF2 Y -- Now shows the CDR button.
• Fixed problem with the fonts appearing too small on the 'Case Search' screen on some Windows XP(tm) machines.
• Fixed problem with DMV-Call VPass passwords containing non alphanumeric characters. Passwords with characters like "$#@_-" were not being saved correctly.

• Corrected a problem with some new ticket numbers not being accepted in the "Add Case" screen.

• Fixed a problem with law codes not matching on imported eTickets.

• New Laws Database. Also the full description of each law is displayed on the 'Law Search Screen.
• All out of state drivers now need the drivers license class added when electronically submitting scoff requests.
• The 'Drivers License Class' prompt is now visible on the DMV Data screen for all out-of-state drivers. The State is now required to report the License Class to Federal agencies for convictions of all out-of- state CDL drivers. New York State will lose 'significant Federal funding' if this information is not properly reported. Therefore this is now a required field for the scoff and disposition records for all out-of-state drivers.

• Imports to DMV-Call from a calendar list now include Transportation Law (TL) and Tax Law (TAX).

• Letter update only.
  
  ** Letters added/fixed in this release: Added option for Officers name on 160.50 Seal Order.
        FORM #8 import "LH_008-W-OFFCR.FRM"

• Several updates to the on-line help manual,
• Added support for backup using Windows XP(tm) 'CD READY' folder.
• Added test for eTicket import to check for the proper ORI number on imported tickets. If the ORI number on the eTicket does not match your court, you will be prompted to delete the ticket.

• It's here!! Other Players now works. You can now keep track of additional parties on both civil and non-civil cases. The possible categories include:
           'Attorney'
           'Complainant'
           'CoDefendant'
           'Juror'
           'Officer'
           'Prosecutor'
           'Stenographer'
           'Victim'
           'Witness'
           'Other' The names will be included on case printouts, and you can print mailing labels for any of the names, if you have mailing labels setup on your system. There is a limit of 12 names on each case.
• Added support for the new Universal traffic tickets. These ticket numbers start with "OAA" and have seven (7) digits following the "OAA". If you enter the complete number, the program will convert it to a 'standard' ticket number.
        Enter "OAA3250063" and it will be
        saved as: "AA325006 3". You may search for this ticket with or without the leading "O" or "0". Any of the following are ok:
           "AA325006" or "0AA325006" or
           "AA325006 3" or "OAA3250063"

• Changed Mass Adjourn so it uses any selected judge, not the current active judge.
• Added ability to recreate an old calendar list. REPORTS -> CALENDARS -> RECREATE OLD CALENDAR LIST
  
  ** Letters added/fixed in this release: Added a new 'Assignment of Counsel Form'
        OCA-TV1.LTR Added a new 'Notice of Bail Order'
        OCA-TV2.LTR

• Fixed the DMV validation routine so it does not stop and display the ticket number for each charge.
  
  ** Letters added/fixed in this release: Added disposition charge to the "UT-20" letter
        UT-20.LTR Added a new Certificate of Relief from Disabilities
       CERT_RELIEF_DISAB .LTR

• Added four (4) more fields required by DMV for a Scoff on eDisposition for failure to appear. DMV now wants the following six items to scoff for failure to appear to avoid the "Arrest Not On Record" errors.
       Vehicle Plate Number
       Vehicle Plate State
       Vehicle Type
       Driver License Class (Out of state commercial only)
       Original Appearance Date
       USDOT Number (only required if on face of ticket) This change also supports the new Federal requirements for reporting commercial violations for interstate drivers.
  
  ** Forms added in this release:
       Added support for batch printing of Docket pages.
          BATCH_DOC.FRM

• Corrected problem in version 1.05.06 that caused an error while editing names.
  
  ** Letters added in this release:
       Added "UT-20"
          UT-20.LTR

• Added fields for 'State and Plate' on the "Suspend for Failure to Appear" DMV Dispo screen. These are not required fields, but they will allow DMV to create a ticket record and avoid an error report for "Arrest Not On Record".
• Added several new checks for the DMV validate function.
• There have been some bad ticket numbers issued on tickets. A '?' in the last digit will now correct a 'bad' ticket number.
• Corrected CDR validation for "Rem Cnts Were" field.

• Corrected a problem with blank 'Attempt' flags on imported charges. The 'Attempt' flag was blank on eTicket charges and resulted in CDRs indicating a false reduction.

• CDRs now react to reductions in the number of counts for a charge. If 4 counts were charged and the defendant pled to 2 counts, this will now show as a proper reduction. On the CDR charge screen, you will be required to indicate the disposition of the remaining charges.

• Internal changes to increase program stability.
• Added ability to show the offense type on arraignment memos. list_chgv('x','x')
• Corrected problem with blank receipt numbers for partial closed and partial payment cases.

• Transfer ORI number now shows on printed CDR for all types of transfer. (TRANS, TRFCT, SCT, RMFCT)
• New Clerks database from NYSAMCC.
       (Now includes Fax numbers!)

• Changes for Company names on eDisposition transfers to DMV.
• Calling routine for parking module changed to allow typists with only two initials.

• Letter Update only.
  
  ** Forms modified in this release:
       MV-1192 reverted to the (7/2002) format that
       displays Suspension and Revocation information.
           Update the form by importing "MV-1192.ltr"
           over your existing form.

• Fixed Note display on Case Screen. 'Cntl-N' now opens or closes notes.

• Added ability to do CDRs on cases that the program does not recognize as needing CDRs.
       From the case screen:
           MODIFY CASE -> CASE MODIFICATION -> CDR
• Speed reductions on CDRs are now reported as a reduction.
• Added ability to insert a signature in form letters.
• Fixed problem with importing eTickets for multiple judges with separate data files.
       IF YOU HAVE SEPARATE DATA FOR EACH JUDGE, CALL
       SEi FOR INSTRUCTIONS _BEFORE_ IMPORTING ETICKETS!
  
  ** Letters added in this release:
       Added "Order of Suspension or Revocation"
          MV-1192.LTR
       Added "Waiver of Hearing"
          MV-1192A.LTR
       Added "Order of Suspension Pending Prosecution"
          MV-1193.LTR

• Minor changes to enable program updates to the Parking module.

• Updated DMV-Call to use DMVs VPass system for searches on driver's name or Client ID.
• Enabled access to the DMV M-Memos
• Added "PT130" as a disposition code for CDRs. This is the new termination of prosecution code to be used for felony cases dismissed by the local courts.

• Added new tests for calendar files to avoid corrupted files.

• Internal changes to reduce false start-up error messages.

• Added a field to the 'Law Lookup Screen' for CDR required. Since many of the Misdemeanor charges in the V&T Law do not require CDRS, this will help in selecting cases that actually require the CDR to be produced.

• Added feature to eTicket import to allow importing only one Judge's tickets. This is for courts that maintain separate data folders for each Judge. (Call SEi for help with this feature)

• Fixed problem with iLeads imports due to date format of mmddyyyy. (Files now sort properly on yyyymmdd)
• Added ability to save old copies of 'eTicket Import' files. ("eTktIn.sav")

• Minor changes to cleanup the 'Parking Program' interface.

• Simplified DMV eDisposition screens.
• Added more validity checks to the CDRs.
• Added ability to 'UnDo' Officer & Attorney cleanup. (Call SEi for help with this feature)

• Simplified the CDR edit screens.
• Added a 'Validate' button to the CDR edit screen.
• Added 36 new validity checks to the CDRs.
• Modified the 'Summary of CDR' report to show any errors generated by each CDR.

• Added ability to automatically assign court time based on action code.
        Requires a "T" in password level 86:
           UTILITY -> Edit Databases -> Users/Passwords
        Set times for each judge with:
           UTILITY -> Edit Databases -> Action/Status Codes
• Added additional Judge assignment options for ticket import.
• Automated several CDR prompts to simplify CDR data entry.

• Added ability to upload and/or download a single file to/from SEi.
• Fixed an error with the 'Reorder the Charges' function for courts that do not import eTickets from DMV.

• Minor changes to eTicket import & reporting
• Fixed Convert1.exe for those courts that went to test mode before 1/1/2004 and have still not done a final conversion of their DOS court data.

• Corrected problem with eTicket reporting where the zip code was blank for a driver.
• DMVcall now has extra tests for invalid data.

• When adjourning cases to a different Judge, the DMV eDispo records were not properly transferred. The DMV records now transfer along with the charge and courtday records.

• Updated laws dictionary for:
          VTL 1151-A
          VTL 03190
          VTL 03750
• Changed the UTILITY->TOOLS menu to make more options available

• Clean-up Officer and Attorney Names now works much faster, and can be used in networked and parking courts.
• Added option to help the upload and download functions work properly through most firewalls. (Passive FTP)

• Corrected problem with Misc Parking payments credited to the wrong municipality in courts reporting parking fines for multiple municipalities.
• Added additional checks for duplicate CDR Serial numbers. This will force a reindex of the CDR data when this update is installed.

• Changed the loading sequence for print drivers. This should help with printing lockups on some Windows XP(tm) machines.

• Fixed the 'No more room in Workspace' problem on eTicket imports.
• Added the 'Justice Court Fund Handbook' to the Help Menu

• Added a utility to reorganize the charge numbers within a case.
       USE: MODIFY CASE
           -> CASE MODIFICATION
           -> REORDER THE CHARGES
       The "Reverse All" button will reverse the order of all
       charges in the original case.

• Added "Get Latest Program Update" to the Help Menu. This option downloads the latest update from the SEi web site.
• Moved "Upload your backup to SEI" and "Send error logs to SEI" to the Help Menu.

• Added new support for operating system record locking options. Hopefully this will reduce some of the lockup problems found on some networks.
• Added 'Mass Adjourn' option to adjourn all cases on a calendar to a new date.
          REPORTS -> CALENDARS -> MASS ADJOURN CALENDAR LIST Optionally the action code, time, and/or Judge may also be updated as the case is adjourned
• Added 'Mass Letter Utility' option to send a letter to all cases on a calendar list.
          REPORTS -> CALENDARS -> MASS LETTER UTILITY

• Added support for New $10.00 Local Surcharge. Requires importing a new form #005.
• Added support for New $1000.00 Sex Offense Victim Fee. This is the fourth option under 'State Fees'.
• Corrected spacing problem on some Epson printers when printing labels in 'Raw' mode. Requires importing a new form #621.
  
  ** Forms modified in this release:
       Raw Label #621 (see above)
       Letter Head 005 (see above)

• On the 'Case Display Screen' The Amount Due Field is now Red if the action code text includes the word "Scofflawed". This is a reminder to add the Scoff Lift Fees when talking to defendants.
       NOTE: If you hold the mouse over the red word 'DUE',
           the total due, including the maximum Scoff
           Lift Fee, will be displayed. This is the
           amount if all charges were scoffed. If your
           court does not scoff all charges, this amount
           will be incorrect!

• Added new method for assigning Judges to eTicket imports. Call SEi if you need custom assignment of Judges for eTickets.
• Cleaned up A/C Report check screen.
• Changed CDR disposition prompts per requests from OCA
• Fixed Disposition date on 'Fine/Fee Payment' screen. Date was being reset to today's date after Scoff Lift fee payments.

• Internal changes for eTicket imports.
  
  ** Forms modified in this release:
       Corrected error reporting on "Summary of DMV Dispos".
           Auto-Update form #608 "DMV Summary Listing"

• Fixed a problem with searches when the "Show All With Alias" option is selected. This would sometimes hang up or slow down the program.
  
  ** Forms added in this release:
        Added "Action Code Counter Report"
        Counts how many times each action code was used for
        any date range. Use to count trials scheduled last
        year!
           ACTION_CODE_COUNTER.FRM

• Fixed problem with 'Index_No Reset'. The starting index number for each month can now be set to a number higher than the default. If you need help with this option call SEi before you use it!
• Fixed Action code default on eTicket imports. The action code now follows the defaults set in
       'UTILITY -> EDIT DATABASES -> COURT INFORMATION'
  
  ** Forms added in this release:
       Added "eTicket Import Summary Report"
       Lists all tickets imported by date range.
           ETICKET_IMPORT_SUMMARY.FRM

• CDR data format fixes requested by OCA.
• Added a data integrity check to DMV-Call to flag cases where data should not be trusted.

• Minor changes to eTicket import (Now gets ADA name).

• Forms only.
  
  ** Forms modified in this release:
       Added attorney firm to address on Letter Head #5
          (Used on Fine Notice Letter).
           LH_005.FRM
       Added option to "Summary of DMV Dispos" to show both
       the Original and Disposition Charges.
           Auto-Update form #608 "DMV Summary Listing"

• Added a separate 'FINE' field to the CDR Charge Record. Cases transferred for collection can now have the fine reported on the CDR without leaving an amount due on the case.
• Added ability to 'Lock' receipt numbers. With this feature, receipt numbers can not be changed once they are entered. (Call SEi if you need this feature activated.)

• Added "Summary of Charges By Statute/Section" report. This report counts the number of times each statute and section is used within a given time period.
          SUMMARY_BY_STATUTE.FRM
  
  ** Forms modified in this release:
       Both Cashbook reports now sort in receipt number
       order.
           CASHBOOK.FRM
           -and-
           CASHBOOKBYRECEIPT.FRM
       Summary Report now reports Civils correctly.
           SUM_AGE_WITH_CIVIL.FRM

• Several updates to ILeads Arrest and Summons import
          (Used by Monroe County only)
  
  ** Forms modified in this release:
       Added "Summary of Charges by Statute/Section"
       report. Like the old DOS program report.
           SUMMARY_BY_STATUTE.FRM
       Added a Letter that prints Case Histories for all
       cases related to the current defendant.
           CASE_HISTORIES.LTR

• Moved the Court ORI number and Court CDR number to the Court Information Screen, and deleted these fields from the Judge Screens. This should eliminate the problem of Courts

• Added support for ILeads Arrest and Summons import
          (Used by Monroe County only)
• Fixed searches on ticket number for the new 10 digit eTickets
• Added ability to enable 'Print Screen'. This was removed in version 1.04.2B, and is back by popular demand!
  
  ** Forms modified in this release:
       Added new i-Up-Raw label that prints one label for
       the case, not one per violation.
           1-UP-RAW-CASE.FRM

• Fixed problem importing new eTickets
• Added New Law tables from DMV and DCJS

• Added new Laws database from DMV. Corrected the way DMV approved laws are matched for eDispo Courts.
• The DMV eDispo error report now allows you to select Original or Disposition charge to show.

• Added Page-Up and Page-Down key support to the Case disposition screen. On multiple charge cases these keys now scroll through the charges on the 'Charge Detail' tab page.
• Fixed a problem on the Parking payment screen that was causing data to be lost after selecting the payee name.

• Corrected an error that occurs while creating the DMV eTicket report disk. (Since 1.04.01E) Description: Unknown variable
       Operation: cid_in

• Added a receipt button to the Adjourn/Dispose screen.
• Added ability to assign receipt numbers by clerk.
• Added ability to transfer case from the Adjourn/ dispose and Plea-by-Mail screens.
• Setting 'Start-up Judge' on the password set-up screen to "0" disables the automatic judge selection.
• Fixed problem with DMV-Call Plate searches not showing Zip code.

• Fixed problem with preview of forms and letters when edits were done just after program start-up.

• Added 'Mass Transfer' option to transfer all open cases from one Judge to another.
• Fixed problem with 'left-over' help tips.
• Added features to simplify installation in courts with both Town and Village cases.

• Fixed a problem with DMV Dispo Disk and Activity Report that started with version 1.03.11D.

• Fixed problem with multiple Misc Money Transactions or Parking payments not saving payee name properly.

• Added feature to allow reset or deleted CDRs to use the old Serial numbers
  
  ** Forms modified in this release:
          Added new Sign-in sheet style of calendar.
          The calendar has boxes for the defendants to
          sign their names.
          Import 'SIGN_IN_BOXES.FRM'

• Cleaned up the '..LOCK' and '..NOUPDATE' features of forms and letters.
          '..LOCK' Limits access to editing the forms
           and letters.
          '..NOUPDATE' Protects customized forms and letters
           from accidental deletions and updates.
• Added an indicator to the Case Display screen to indicate that more than one Judge's initials are on a case. This will appear as three yellow plus marks below the Judge's initials. "+++"
• Added option to transfer charge records to a new Judge when adjourning a case to a new Judge.
• Added a 'Change Active Judge' button to the 'Not Currently Selected Judge' warning screen. Also made the delay adjustable,
          (See: Utility -> User Defaults)
• Default for 'All Judges' changed to 'Y' for all CDR actions. This was at the request of OCA.
  
  ** Forms modified in this release:
        Added an option to the "Summary of DMV Dispos"
        report. You can now select to display the original
        or the disposition statute and section.

• Fixed "Transfer Case Totally" so money transfer is optional.
• "Other funds" may now be in either the Bail or Regular account for Judges with two accounts. (Requires an AutoUpdate to Form #701)
  
  ** Forms modified in this release:
       Added ability to run CDR Summary report by Judge or
       include all Judges.
           (AutoUpdate Form #609 "CDR Summary Listing")
       Fixed DA Calendar to allow sorting by time.
           (Import "DA_CALENDAR.FRM")
       Cashbook Report now handles 'Other Funds' in either
       the Bail or Regular account.
           (AutoUpdate Form #701 "Cashbook Report")

• Added check for 'PERMIT' Class drivers in DMV_Call

• Fixed problem with Jury List not working after DMV_Call was installed.
• Found a conflict with newer HP Printer drivers and speeded up printing to most laser & inkjet printers.

• Corrected problem with CDRs not showing 'Attempted Flag' when only the attempted indicator changes on the disposition charge.

• Corrected problems with DMV_Call failing to find full records
• Many fixes to Parking Letters.
  
  ** Letters modified in this release:
        Fine Notice now reports Scoff Lift Fees due.
        Case must be 'Scofflawed to State'.
           ('FineNote_SLF.LTR')
  
  ** Forms modified in this release:
        Fixed problems with 'Agency Disposition Report'
        now shows reductions and handles sealed cases
           ('Agency_Dispo.FRM')
        Letter head style #5 now adds money due for the
        Scoff Lift Fees.
        Case must be 'Scofflawed to State'.
           ('LH_005,FRM' or AutoUpdate)

• Added 'Print' feature to Recent Changes.
• Added '..LOCK' feature to forms and letters to protect customized forms and letters from accidental deletion.
• Corrected spacing problem on Letter Head #11. This affects the Warrant and Criminal Summons letters

• New Laws database from DCJS (Dated 8/8/03)
• Speeded up the preview of most forms.
• Several upgrades to parking.

• Added the local ordinance indicator ('Loc') to the display of checkbook information. This shows the indicators that are reported to Justice Court Fund to indicate 'Local Laws'.
        Values are 'V' - Village Law
           'T' - Town Law
           'P' - Parkway
           'Z' - 306 or 402 while parked
• Added the Fee Indicator ('FI') to the display of checkbook information. This indicator tells Justice Court Fund how to code special civil fees.
        Values are 'F' - Bail Forfeiture (code not sent to OSC)
           '1' - Bail Poundage
           '2' - Sexual Offender Registration Fee
           '3' - DNA Registration fee
           '4' - Scoff Lift Fee
• Added a setup program to allow the courts to distribute 'VPEView' to attorneys or others who need to receive and view court documents via e-mail.
• Corrected problem finding modem on Dell computers with 16-bit driver software.
           DMV_Call reported 'Modem not found'
           Fixed mass transfer so cases can be set to any Judge not just
           active Judge.

• Added check for defendants over 75 years of age. If over 75 the 'DOB' title on the case display screen will be colored red, and the age will be shown.
• Added a prompt to do the 'CDR' after the disposition screen is finished on Misdemeanor and Felony cases.
• Simplified DMV_Call registration procedure.

• New Laws database from DCJS (Dated 6/26/03)
• Some speed enhancements
• Added Termination of Suspension Fee support
          (Scoff Lift Fees are effective September, 2003)
• Added DNA Database Registration Fee and Sex Offender Registration Fee support
          (These fees were effective May 15, 2003)

• DMV_Call Release version. Contact SEi for information about ordering this upgrade.
• You can now edit comments directly from the case display screen. Use Ctrl-6