Started 

User begins a case in LegalAtoms and is assigned a LegalAtoms case #. No information is transmitted to the court to provide users anonymous check options. User may not even register.

Completed

User completes all questionnaires. User can then print the documents to file or take help e.g. from an advocate.  No information is transmitted to the court to provide users anonymous check options.

Submitted

User submits the case to the court which makes all the questionnaires, documents, and connection to professionals within LegalAtoms visible to the clerk. User needs to have a registered action for this action to receive follow up notifications via text or email.

Filed

This is equivalent to a clerk accepting and stamping filed. This is when the LegalAtoms case is considered filed with a court case number assigned. User cannot make any modifications now.  

Denied

This is a terminal state for the case in LegalAtoms i.e. no further action can be done on it.  User must start a fresh new case which will appear as a separate case in all listings.

Service

This can be done electronically or in person. 

Granted: Set Hearing

Clerk sets the hearing which also creates an entry in court calendar

Court calendar can be shared publicly with certain details omitted

Final Set of Documents

At this point the final set of temporary orders with the accurate hearing date and time is generated. 
Respondent packet is generated. 

Petitioner is notified electronically 

Proof 

LE can file this electronically EVEN if the service was done non-electronically i.e. in person

Entry into DBs 

Law enforcement typically enters the orders into statewide and national databases

Electronic Copies

Petitioner and respondent can digitally sign at the hearing and leave with an final order in their email/text before they leave the court room 

Hearing

Judge can issue order online digitally by filling the official form directly into the browser, so all the information is instantly stored and there is no need for scanning.