Reference
Case Statuses
All case status values and their meanings
Case Statuses
Reference for all case status values in IronCase.
Status Values
| Status | Description | Can Edit | Can Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Active investigation in progress | Yes | Yes |
| Pending | Awaiting specific action (lab results, warrant, etc.) | Yes | Yes |
| Suspended | Temporarily paused, no active leads | Yes | Yes |
| Cold Case | Transferred to cold case unit | Limited | No |
| Cleared - Arrest | Suspect arrested | No | N/A |
| Cleared - Other | Cleared by other means (death of offender, etc.) | No | N/A |
| Closed - Unfounded | Investigation determined no crime occurred | No | N/A |
| Closed - Other | Closed for other administrative reasons | No | N/A |
Status Transitions
| From | To | Requires |
|---|---|---|
| Open | Pending | Detective |
| Open | Suspended | Supervisor approval |
| Open | Cold Case | Supervisor approval |
| Open | Cleared - Arrest | Supervisor approval |
| Open | Cleared - Other | Supervisor approval |
| Open | Closed - Unfounded | Supervisor approval |
| Open | Closed - Other | Supervisor approval |
| Pending | Open | Detective |
| Suspended | Open | Supervisor |
| Cold Case | Open | Supervisor |
| Any Closed | Open | Supervisor (reopen) |
Notes
- Closed cases can be reopened if new information emerges
- Cold Case status indicates transfer to specialized unit
- Cleared cases remain in system for historical reference