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Welcome to PCMS's Online Help System​

PCMS is the Prosecutor's Case Management System, a web-based resource for counties to electronically record, organize, and track information about the cases they are prosecuting. Its high level of customizability allows every county to tailor it to their specific needs. This page is a guide and index to the options and features available to you in PCMS. Click on any of the subjects below to learn more.

PCMS Basics​

New Acccounts and Logging Into PCMS​

  • What new users and PCMS administrators need to know about creating accounts, requesting access, and managing permissions.

Inside the Case​

  • How to create and configure case types, and the PCMS features that you'll encounter when creating, viewing, editing or closing a case, including:
    • Case Types
    • The New Case Wizard
    • The Summary Screen
    • The Charge Screen
    • Case Notes

Features and Tools​

  • The PCMS Dashboard
  • Events, Tasks, Notifications, and the PCMS Calendar
  • CPL Articles 245 and 370.15
    • PCMS features designed to automate compliance
  • OVS and Victims
  • File Location
  • Webinars on PCMS Features and Tools

Arrests​

  • Turning an arrest into a case in PCMS
    • Arrest Feed
    • Arrest Report Import Tool

DEMS Basics​

DEMS Basics​

  • An in-depth guide to the Digital Evidence Management System, including:
    • Video and audio features
    • How DEMS will scale in 2020
    • Resource requirements and recommendations
    • Webinars and lectures on using DEMS