The number 17 represents the year in which the case was filed. The number 00010 is the number of the dwelling. The first case submitted in a given year for each department is “1” and so on. The file number is typically displayed in one of two formats, as shown in the following examples: The file number allows for simple and unambiguous reference to specific civil and criminal cases. It is used to identify the year the complaint was filed, the office where it was filed and the bailiffs to whom it was assigned. The use of case numbers allows for consistent access to case information within the federal system. Each document submitted to the court must contain a reference to the correct case number. This will facilitate the correct routing of documents through the court. “CV” is the type of case. The types of cases assigned by the court include civil (“resume”), criminal (“cr”) and miscellaneous (“mc”). H Mental Health (Involuntary Hospitalization, Disability, Casey`s Law) “PHX” or “2:” represents the department.
Division identifiers include Phoenix (PHX or 2), Prescott (PCT or 3), Tucson (TUC or 4). J Young (paternity, dependence, neglect and abuse, state crimes, delinquency).