Generate an action number
action-number-api
This shared-service generates an action number for your service to associate with a court action. The action number generator allows you to maintain a correct sequence for all action numbers created.
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Background
An Action Number is a business key that is used to identify actions across all tracks in the Courts.
Action numbers are commonly a manual process, using paper and stamps. This service generates Action numbers automatically, automating the manual process and saving time, while eliminating duplicates of action numbers.
Using the shared service
When to use
Use the action number generator if you need to create a new action number for your service.
You would use this micro-service when you need to reliably generate an action number for a certain jurisdiction and district or centre. The action number generator allows you to maintain a correct sequence for all action numbers created.
When not to use
This service only creates action numbers for civil actions in the Court of Queen’s Bench. It is not currently available in other levels of Court.
How it works
Based on the jurisdiction and district, it will look up the last generated value in the sequence, and increment that. It then returns that identifier and formats it based on the business rules relevant for that jurisdiction and district.
The generator looks up the last action number, increments it, and returns the next one. Making sure there are no collisions.
How to access
Testing environment
Access the dev environment to try out and test this shared service within your context and to determine if it fills your need.
Try out and explore the API (Link to Swagger page)
Production access
To request access to the production environment: email your request to JSG.PlatformSupport@gov.ab.ca
Examples
A Civil Action number explained:
A civil action number is made up of Year, district, and number.
eg. Action Number 2103 123456 = (2021 Edmonton 123456)
See more Action number rules and examples
How it’s used
Court case management digital service
Derek Osadiuk - Digital architect
Chrissy Parkinson - Product owner
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Filing digital service
Ronald Garcia - Digital architect
Helen Maze - Product owner
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Additional documentation
Support
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