Reference
Case Detail Tabs
Reference for the six case detail tabs
Case Detail Tabs
Each case in IronCase has six tabs providing different views of investigation data.
Tab Overview
| Tab | Purpose | Key Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Case overview and key dates | View synopsis, status, priority |
| Timeline | Chronological event history | Filter events, view audit trail |
| People | Involved persons | Add/edit persons, view roles |
| Evidence | Linked evidence items | Link evidence, view chain of custody |
| Documents | Case files and reports | Upload files, generate reports |
| Tasks | Investigation checklist | Complete tasks, assign items |
Summary Tab
Displays at-a-glance case information:
Key Dates
- Incident Date — When the crime occurred
- Reported Date — When reported to department
- Created — When case was opened in IronCase
- Last Updated — Most recent activity
Case Details
- Synopsis — Brief description of the case
- Type — Crime category (homicide, burglary, etc.)
- Status — Current case status
- Priority — Urgency level (critical, high, normal, low)
- Location — Primary incident location
- Lead Investigator — Assigned detective
Timeline Tab
Chronological view of all case events:
Event Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Case created | Initial case creation |
| Status changed | Status transitions |
| Evidence added | New evidence linked |
| Person added | New person associated |
| Document uploaded | Files attached |
| Task completed | Checklist items finished |
| Note added | Investigator notes |
| Approval requested | HITL workflow initiated |
| Approval completed | Supervisor decision |
Filtering
Filter timeline by:
- Event type
- Date range
- User who performed action
People Tab
All persons associated with the case:
Role Types
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Victim | Person harmed by crime |
| Suspect | Person under investigation |
| Witness | Person with relevant information |
| Person of Interest | Requires further investigation |
| Reporting Party | Person who reported incident |
Person Cards
Each person shows:
- Name and aliases
- Role in case
- Contact information
- Associated alerts/cautions
- Link to full profile
Evidence Tab
Physical and digital evidence linked to the case:
Evidence Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Item number | Unique evidence identifier |
| Type | Physical, digital, documentary |
| Category | DNA, fingerprints, video, etc. |
| Status | Collected, at lab, returned |
| Location | Current storage location |
| Chain of custody | Transfer history |
Quick Actions
- Link existing evidence
- View chain of custody timeline
- Open digital evidence viewer
Documents Tab
Case files, reports, and attachments:
Document Categories
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Reports | Incident reports, supplementals |
| Affidavits | Warrant affidavits, declarations |
| Warrants | Search warrants, arrest warrants |
| Transcripts | Interview transcripts, 911 calls |
| Discovery | Discovery package documents |
| Other | Photos, diagrams, correspondence |
Actions
- Upload new documents
- Generate AI-assisted reports
- Export to PDF
Tasks Tab
Investigation checklist and assignments:
Task Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Task description |
| Status | Pending, in progress, completed |
| Assigned to | Responsible investigator |
| Due date | Target completion date |
| Priority | Urgency level |
| Phase | Investigation phase (scene, interviews, etc.) |
Task Sources
- Auto-generated from case type checklist
- AI-suggested follow-up items
- Manually created by investigators
Navigation
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Summary tab |
2 | Timeline tab |
3 | People tab |
4 | Evidence tab |
5 | Documents tab |
6 | Tasks tab |
URL Structure
Tabs are reflected in the URL for bookmarking:
/cases/{id}?tab=timeline
/cases/{id}?tab=evidence