Second Generation Electronic Filing Specifications
 

Staff and Consultants
Winchel "Todd" Vincent III, Author
WTVIII, Inc. and <xmlLegal>
Todd.Vincent@xmllegal.org
Christopher Smith,
Senior Business Systems Analyst
California Administrative Office of the Courts
christopher.smith@jud.ca.gov
 
Charge Schema
Last Updated: 2008-11-13
 

Schema Namespace and Documentation
http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/US/California/2GEFS/Filing/02/Charge/01/
Schema Prefix
Charge
Schema Repository Location
http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/US/California/2GEFS/Filing/02/Charge/01/Charge.xsd
 
Table of Contents
1. Elements
 Internal
  1.1. Charge
  1.2. Name
  1.3. StateCode
  1.4. NCICCode
  1.5. NCICFreeText
  1.6. Type
  1.7. Date
  1.8. DateRangeBegin
  1.9. DateRangeEnd
  1.10. Time
  1.11. TimeVariation
  1.12. Description
 External
  1.13. Location
2. Simple Types
  2.1. NCICCodes
  2.2. TimeVariations
3. Imported Schemas
  3.1. Attributes
  3.2. Address
4. Change History
  4.1. 2003-02-18
  4.2. 2003-03-01
  4.3. 2003-06-14
  4.4. 2003-06-14
  4.5. 2003-06-14
  4.6. 2003-06-15
  4.7. 2003-07-23
  4.8. 2003-07-27
  4.9. 2003-07-29
  4.10. 2004-02-29
  4.11. 2004-03-25
  4.12. 2004-04-26
  4.13. 2004-04-29
  4.14. 2004-05-10
  4.15. 2004-08-02
  4.16. 2004-08-05
  4.17. 2004-09-14
  4.18. 2005-06-25
  4.19. 2005-12-03
  4.20. 2008-11-13
5. Legal Notices
6. Authors and Contributors

1. Elements

1.1. Charge:Charge
Content Model: sequence
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Child Element(s)minOccursmaxOccurs
Name11
StateCode01
NCICCode01
NCICFreeText01
Type01
Date01
Time01
TimeVariation01
Location01
Description01

[1]  Charge is the intended root element of the schema. Charge information is used for criminal and juvenile cases. Charge information is not used for civil, small claims, or most other case types.

1.2. Charge:Name
Data Type: xsd:string
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[2]  Charge:Name is the name of the charge, sometimes defined by statute. For example, Battery is the name of a charge.

1.3. Charge:StateCode
Data Type: xsd:string
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[3]  Charge:StateCode is the statutory or other code section under which the offender is charged. For example, PC 217.1(A) is the code section for assault on a public official in California.

1.4. Charge:NCICCode
Data Type: NCICCodes
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[4]  Charge:NCICCode are NCIC Codes defined as national standards.

1.5. Charge:NCICFreeText
Data Type: xsd:string
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[5]  Charge:NCICFreeText is a place where text can be entered to modify an NCIC free text code description.

1.6. Charge:Type
Data Type: xsd:string
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[6]  Charge:Type is the type of charge. For example, a value could be Felony or Misdemeanor.

1.7. Charge:Date
Content Model: sequence
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Child Element(s)minOccursmaxOccurs
DateRangeBegin11
DateRangeEnd11

[7]  Charge:Date is a container element for Charge:DateRangeBegin and Charge:DateRangeEnd.

1.8. Charge:DateRangeBegin
Data Type: xsd:date
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[8]  Charge:DateRangeBegin is the first known date on which an offense began. If Charge:DateRangeBegin and Charge:DateRangeEnd have the same value, then that value is the exact date of the offense.

1.9. Charge:DateRangeEnd
Data Type: xsd:date
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[9]  Charge:DateRangeEnd is the last known date of the offense. If Charge:DateRangeBegin and Charge:DateRangeEnd have the same value, then that value is the exact date of the offense.

1.10. Charge:Time
Data Type: xsd:time
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[10]  Charge:Time is the exact or estimated time of the offense. Charge:Time can be qualified by Charge:TimeVariation.

1.11. Charge:TimeVariation
Data Type: TimeVariations
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[11]  Charge:TimeVariation is an enumeration of plus/minus time values that allow Charge:Time to be qualified. For example, using Charge:TimeVariation the time of an offense can be estimated to be 4:00 p.m. +/- 1 hour.

1.12. Charge:Description
Data Type: xsd:string
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[12]  Charge:Description is a description of the offense.

1.13. Charge:Location
Data Type: Address:Address
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[13]  Charge:Location is the location of the offense, expressed as an address. See the Address Schema.

2. Simple Types

2.1. NCICCodes
Data Type: xsd:string
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Enumeration(s)

Value
0101 [Treason]
0103 [Espionage]
0104 [Sabotage]
0105 [Sedition]
0106 [Selective Service]
0199 [Sovereignty Free Text]
0201 [Desertion]
0299 [Military Offense Free Text]
0301 [Illegal Entry]
0302 [False Citizenship]
0303 [Smuggling Aliens]
0399 [Immigration Free Text]
0901 [Willful Killing - Family - Gun]
0902 [Willful Killing - Family - Other Weapon]
0903 [Willful Killing - NonFamily - Gun]
0904 [Willful Killing - NonFamily - Other Weapon]
0905 [Willful Killing - Public Officer - Gun]
0906 [Willful Killing - Public Officer - Other Weapon]
0907 [Willful Killing - Police Officer - Gun]
0908 [Willful Killing - Police Officer - Other Weapon]
0909 [Negligent Manslaughter - Vehicle]
0910 [Negligent Manslaughter - Gun/Other Weapon]
0911 [Willful Killing - Gun]
0912 [Willful Killing - Other Weapon]
0999 [Homicide Free Text]
1005 [Kidnapping - Minor]
1006 [Kidnapping - Adult]
1009 [Hijack - Aircraft]
1099 [Kidnapping Free Text]
1101 [Rape - Gun]
1102 [Rape - Other Weapon]
1103 [Rape - Strongarm]
1104 [Sodomy]
1116 [Statutory Rape]
1199 [Sexual Assault Free Text]
1201 [Robbery - Business - Gun]
1202 [Robbery - Business - Other Weapon]
1203 [Robbery - Business - Strongarm]
1204 [Robbery - Street - Gun]
1205 [Robbery - Street - Other Weapon]
1206 [Robbery - Street - Strongarm]
1207 [Robbery - Residence - Gun]
1208 [Robbery - Residence - Other Weapon]
1209 [Robbery - Residence - Strongarm]
1210 [Forcible Purse Snatching]
1211 [Robbery - Bank/Financial Institution]
1299 [Robbery Free Text]
1313 [Simple Assault/Simple Battery]
1314 [Aggravated Assault - Gun]
1315 [Aggravated Assault - Other Weapon]
1316 [Intimidation/Terroristic Threats]
1399 [Assault Fee Text]
1499 [Abortion Free Text]
2005 [Arson - Business]
2006 [Arson - Residence]
2009 [Arson - Public Building]
2099 [Arson - Free Text]
2101 [Extortion - Threat To Injure Person]
2102 [Extortion - Threat To Damage Property]
2199 [Extortion Free Text]
2202 [Burglary - Forced Entry - Residence]
2203 [Burglary - Forced Entry - NonResidence]
2204 [Burglary - No Forced Entry - Residence]
2205 [Burglary - Forced Entry - NonResidence]
2206 [Possession of Burglary Tools]
2299 [Burglary Free Text]
2301 [Pocket Picking]
2302 [Larceny - Sudden Snatch]
2303 [Shoplifting]
2304 [Larceny - Parts From Vehicle]
2305 [Larceny - From Vehicle]
2307 [Larceny - From Coin Machine]
2308 [Larceny - From Building]
2309 [Larceny - From Yards]
2310 [Larceny - From Mail]
2314 [Larceny - Government Property]
2316 [Larceny - From Residential Mailbox]
2317 [Larceny - Bicycle]
2318 [Larceny - Livestock]
2374 [Larceny - Gas Drive Off]
2399 [Larceny Free Text]
2404 [Theft of Automobile]
2406 [Theft By Receiving Stolen Vehicle]
2407 [Stripping Stolen Vehicle]
2408 [Possession of Stolen Vehicle]
2410 [Theft of Aircraft]
2424 [Theft of Truck or Bus]
2434 [Theft of Other Vehicle]
2499 [Stolen Vehicle Free Text]
2501 [Forgery of Checks]
2502 [Forgery of Other Objects]
2589 [Forgery Free Text]
2599 [Counterfeiting Free Text]
2602 [Fraud - Swindle]
2604 [Fraud - Impersonation]
2605 [Fraud - Illegal Use of Credit Cards]
2606 [Fraud - Bad/Worthless Checks]
2699 [Fraudulent Activity Free Text]
2701 [Embezzlement - Business Property]
2703 [Embezzlement - Financial Institution]
2799 [Embezzlement - Free Text]
2711 [Conversion of Leased Personal Property]
2801 [Sale of Stolen Property]
2802 [Transportation Interstate of Stolen Property]
2803 [Theft By Receiving Stolen Property]
2804 [Possession of Stolen Property]
2899 [Stolen Property Free Text]
2901 [Damage To Property - Business]
2902 [Damage To Property - Private]
2903 [Damage To Property - Public]
2999 [Damage To Property Free Text]
2921 [Criminal Interference w/Govt. Property]
3501 [Hallucinogen - Manufacturing]
3502 [Hallucinogen - Distribution Of]
3503 [Hallucinogen - Sales Of]
3504 [Hallucinogen - Possession Of]
3505 [Hallucinogen Free Text]
3510 [Heroin - Sales Of]
3511 [Heroin - Smuggling]
3512 [Heroin - Possession Of]
3513 [Heroin Free Text]
3520 [Opium or Derivative - Sales Of]
3521 [Opium or Derivative - Smuggling]
3522 [Opium or Derivative - Possession Of]
3523 [Opium or Derivative Free Text]
3530 [Cocaine - Sales Of]
3531 [Cocaine - Smuggling]
3532 [Cocaine - Possession Of]
3533 [Cocaine Free Text]
3540 [Synthetic Narcotic - Sales Of]
3541 [Synthetic Narcotic - Smuggling]
3542 [Synthetic Narcotic - Possession Of]
3543 [Synthetic Narcotic Free Text]
3550 [Possession of Drug Related Items/Narcotic Equipment]
3560 [Marijuana - Sales Of]
3561 [Marijuana - Smuggling]
3562 [Marijuana - Possession Of]
3563 [Marijuana - Manufacturing]
3564 [Marijuana Free Text]
3570 [Amphetamine - Manufacturing]
3571 [Amphetamine - Sales Of]
3572 [Amphetamine - Possession Of]
3573 [Amphetamine Free Text]
3580 [Barbiturate - Manufacturing]
3581 [Barbiturate - Sales Of]
3582 [Barbiturate - Possession Of]
3583 [Barbiturate Free Text]
3599 [Dangerous Drugs Free Text]
3601 [Child Molestation]
3604 [Incest]
3605 [Indecent Exposure]
3606 [Bestiality]
3608 [Adultery]
3611 [Peeping Tom]
3699 [Sex Offense Free Text]
3707 [Obscene Communication]
3799 [Obscenity Free Text]
3801 [Family Neglect]
3802 [Cruelty Toward Child]
3804 [Bigamy]
3805 [Contributing To The Delinquency of A Minor]
3806 [Child Neglect]
3899 [Family Offense Free Text]
3902 [Operating A Card Game]
3904 [Playing In A Card Game]
3905 [Operating A Dice Game]
3907 [Playing In A Dice Game]
3921 [Establishing A Gambling Place]
3999 [Gambling Free Text]
3932 [Commercial Gambling]
4001 [Keeping A House of Ill Repute]
4002 [Procuring For Prostitution (Pimping)]
4004 [Prostitution]
4099 [Commercialized Sex Free Text]
4101 [Liquor - Manufacturing]
4102 [Liquor - Sales Of]
4103 [Liquor - Transportation Of]
4104 [Liquor - Possession Of]
4105 [Misrepresentation of Age]
4199 [Liquor Law Violation Free Text]
4299 [Drunkenness]
4801 [Resisting Officer]
4802 [Obstructing Criminal Investigation]
4803 [Making A False Report]
4805 [Tampering With A Witness]
4807 [Refusing To Aid An Officer]
4812 [Failure To Report A Crime]
4899 [Obstructing Police Free Text]
4859 [Fleeing/Attempting To Elude]
4901 [Escape]
4902 [Flight To Avoid Prosecution/Confinement]
4903 [Aiding Prisoner To Escape]
4904 [Harboring An Escapee or Fugitive]
4999 [Flight/Escape Free Text]
5003 [Perjury]
5005 [Contempt of Court]
5006 [Obstructing Justice]
5007 [Obstructing Court Order]
5011 [Parole Violation]
5012 [Probation Violation]
5015 [Failure To Appear]
5099 [Obstructing Judiciary Free Text]
5007IWC [Interference w/Custody]
5009REV [Revocation of Probation]
5102 [Bribe - Offering]
5103 [Bribe - Receiving]
5109 [Gratuity Free Text]
5199 [Bribery Free Text]
5201 [Weapon - Altering The Identification Of]
5202 [Carrying A Concealed Weapon]
5203 [Carrying A Prohibited Weapon]
5210 [Weapon - Licensing/Registration]
5211 [Possession of Explosives]
5212 [Possession Of Other Weapon]
5213 [Firing A Weapon]
5215 [Bomb Threat]
5216 [Arson Threat]
5299 [Weapons Offense Free Text]
5254 [Possession of Firearm/Knife During Commission of Crime]
5308 [False Fire Alarm]
5309 [Harassing Communication]
5311 [Disorderly Conduct]
5312 [Disturbing The Peace]
5312 [Curfew Violation]
5314 [Loitering Violation]
5399 [Public Peace Free Text]
5365 [Reckless Conduct]
5403 [Driving Under The Influence of Drugs]
5404 [Driving Under The Influence of Alcohol]
5412 [Driving with License Suspended/Revoked]
5499 [Other Traffic Offenses Free Text]
5599 [Health/Safety Free Text]
5699 [Civil Rights Free Text]
2.2. TimeVariations
Data Type: xsd:string
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Enumeration(s)

Value
+/- 5 minutes
+/- 10 minutes
+/- 15 minutes
+/- 20 minutes
+/- 25 minutes
+/- 30 minutes
+/- 35 minutes
+/- 40 minutes
+/- 45 minutes
+/- 50 minutes
+/- 55 minutes
+/- 1 hour
+/- 2 hours
+/- 3 hours
+/- 4 hours
+/- 5 hours
+/- 6 hours
+/- 7 hours
+/- 8 hours
+/- 9 hours
+/- 10 hours
+/- 11 hours
+/- 12 hours
+/- 13 hours
+/- 14 hours
+/- 15 hours
+/- 16 hours
+/- 17 hours
+/- 18 hours
+/- 19 hours
+/- 20 hours
+/- 21 hours
+/- 22 hours
+/- 23 hours

3. Imported Schemas

3.1. Attributes
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Namespace
  http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/US/California/2GEFS/BuildingBlocks/Attributes/03/
  
3.2. Address
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Namespace
  http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/US/California/2GEFS/BuildingBlocks/Primitives/Address/03/
  

4. Change History

4.1. 2003-02-18
Editor: Winchel Vincent
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Added structured copyright and update history.

4.2. 2003-03-01
Editor: Winchel Vincent
Copied From: http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/Filing/02/Charge/01/
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Copied.

4.3. 2003-06-14
Editor: Winchel Vincent
Copied From: http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/Filing/Test01/Charge/01/
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Copied.

4.4. 2003-06-14
Editor: Winchel Vincent
Copied From: http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/Filing/Tests/Filing/Test01/Charge/01/
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Copied.

4.5. 2003-06-14
Editor: Winchel Vincent
Copied From: http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/Filing/Tests/Filing/Test02/Charge/01/
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Copied.

4.6. 2003-06-15
Editor: Winchel Vincent
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Normalized using xmlLegal Normalizer 0.0.9.

4.7. 2003-07-23
Editor: Winchel Vincent
Copied From: http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/US/California/2GEFS/Filing/Test01/Charge/01/
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Copied. Changed Time.xsd to xsd:time. Changed Location from xsd:string to Address.xsd.

4.8. 2003-07-27
Editor: Winchel Vincent
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Normalized using xmlLegal Normalizer 0.0.9.

4.9. 2003-07-29
Editor: Winchel Vincent
Copied From: http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/US/California/2GEFS/Filing/Test02/Charge/01/
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Copied

4.10. 2004-02-29
Editor: Winchel Vincent
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Added introductory text to Charge element. Made minor wording changes. Issue still remains in schema with respect to enumerations for Charge:Type.

4.11. 2004-03-25
Editor: Winchel Vincent
Copied From: http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/US/California/2GEFS/Filing/Test03/Charge/01/
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Copied.

4.12. 2004-04-26
Editor: Winchel Vincent
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Deleted charge Types simpleType with enumerated values as an exact list cannot be confirmed for California courts. Changed Type base value to xsd:string. Made minor changes to the documentation.

4.13. 2004-04-29
Editor: Winchel Vincent
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Normalized using xmlLegal Normalizer 0.1.0.

4.14. 2004-05-10
Editor: Winchel Vincent
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Changed "FreeText" (without space) to "Free Text" (with space) in three NCIC codes: 1299, 2099, and 2799.

4.15. 2004-08-02
Editor: Winchel Vincent
Copied From: http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/US/California/2GEFS/Filing/Test04/Charge/01/
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Copied. Changed primitive schemas namespace versions from 01 to 02.

4.16. 2004-08-05
Editor: Winchel Vincent
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Normalized using xmlLegal Normalizer 0.1.0.

4.17. 2004-09-14
Editor: Winchel Vincent
Copied From: http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/US/California/2GEFS/Filing/Test05/Charge/01/
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Copied.

4.18. 2005-06-25
Editor: Winchel Vincent
Copied From: http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/US/California/2GEFS/Filing/01/Charge/01/
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Copied. Changed Attributes and Address to 03 versions. Made minor edits to documentation.

4.19. 2005-12-03
Editor: Winchel Vincent
Copied From: http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/US/California/2GEFS/Filing/Test06/Charge/01/
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Copied.

4.20. 2008-11-13
Editor: Winchel Vincent
Copied From: http://www.xmllegal.org/Schema/Court/US/California/2GEFS/Filing/Test07/Charge/01/
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Copied.

5. Legal Notices

Unless otherwise agreed, All Rights Reserved except those granted by xmlLegal General Public License at:

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HOLDERS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY USE OF THE LICENSED WORKS.

Contact Winchel "Todd" Vincent III (Todd.Vincent@xmllegal.org) or xmlLegal Help (help@xmllegal.org) for more information.

6. Authors and Contributors


Staff and Consultants
Winchel "Todd" Vincent, III, Author
WTVIII, Inc. and <xmlLegal>
Todd.Vincent@xmllegal.org
Kevin Stannard, Original Editor
Swiftnet Solutions, Ltd.
kevin.stannard@swiftnet-solutions.com
Charlene Hammitt, Project Director
California Administrative Office of the Courts
charlene.hammitt@jud.ca.gov
Christopher Smith, Senior Business Systems Analyst
California Administrative Office of the Courts
christopher.smith@jud.ca.gov
Tom Smith, Consultant
AVI/IT Decision
tjsmith@itdecision.com
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Contra Costa Superior Court (http://cc-courts.org/)
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