> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cottfile.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cottfile.com/judge-guide/overview.md). # Overview — Your Inbox When you sign in, the judge portal opens to your **Inbox** -- the central place where you receive and manage filings that need your attention. ## Sidebar Navigation The sidebar on the left gives you quick access to: * **Inbox** -- your main workspace for filings, signed history, and case files * **AI Assistant** -- a chat-based assistant for questions and research * **Profile** -- your account and profile settings ## How Filings Reach You Clerks route filings to you after their initial review. When a clerk sends a filing your way, it appears in your inbox automatically. The clerk may attach a **routing note** with context or instructions for you. ## Dashboard and Summary Cards At the top of the page, you will see a welcome message with your name and your court name. Below it, three summary cards show at-a-glance counts: * **Inbox** -- filings waiting for your review, with a badge showing how many are unread * **Signed** -- filings you have already signed * **Cases** -- the total number of cases assigned to you Click any card to jump directly to that tab. {% hint style="info" %} **📹 GIF:** The judge portal landing page -- the welcome message, the three summary cards (Inbox, Signed, Cases) with count badges, and clicking each card to jump to the corresponding tab. {% endhint %} ## Your Inbox The inbox has three tabs: * **Inbox** -- filings waiting for your review and signature. These have the status "With Judge." * **Signed** -- filings you have already signed. This tab serves as your history. * **My Cases** -- all cases assigned to you, with the ability to drill into docket entries and filed documents. Each tab shows a count badge so you can see at a glance how many items are in each section. ## What You See for Each Filing Every row in the Inbox table displays: * **Case** -- the case title (e.g., "Smith v. Jones") and case number. Unread filings appear bold with a blue dot. * **Type** -- the lead document type (e.g., Order, Motion) * **Filed By** -- the name of the filer (attorney or party) * **Docs** -- the number of documents in the filing * **Priority** -- shows "Urgent" or "High" badges for elevated-priority filings; otherwise "Normal" * **Age** -- how long ago the filing arrived * **Routing note indicator** -- a small message icon appears next to the case name if the clerk included a note. Hover over it to read the note. In the Signed tab, the columns are Case, Type, Docs, and **Signed** -- showing how long ago you signed the filing. In the My Cases tab, each row shows the case number, title, case type, status, and counts for parties, documents, and docket entries. Click a case to expand it and see its docket entries and e-filed documents inline. ## Search and Filter You can narrow down filings using the tools in the toolbar: * **Search** -- type a case title, case number, or filing number to find a specific item * **Filter** -- open the filter panel to narrow by document type or filer name (in the Inbox and Signed tabs) or by case type (in the My Cases tab) Active filters appear as removable pills below the toolbar. Use "Clear all" in the filter panel to reset. {% hint style="info" %} **📹 GIF:** Using the search and filter tools in the judge inbox -- typing a case number in the search field, then opening the filter panel to narrow by document type, showing filter pills appearing below the toolbar. {% endhint %} ## Sorting In the Inbox tab, you can sort by: * **Case** -- alphabetical by case title * **Age** -- newest or oldest first (default: newest first) Click the column header to toggle sort direction. ## Pagination If you have more filings than fit on one screen, the inbox table paginates automatically. Use the page controls at the bottom of the table to move between pages. The total count is shown in each tab's badge. ## Opening a Filing Click any row in the inbox table to open the filing in the review screen, where you can read the documents, edit text if needed, and sign or return the filing. {% hint style="info" %} Filings only appear in your inbox if a clerk has routed them to you. If you expect a filing and do not see it, contact your clerk's office. {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.cottfile.com/judge-guide/overview.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. 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