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# ๐๏ธ Case Assignment System - Complete Guide
## Overview
The **Case Assignment System** for "Libertรฉ Mรชme En Prison" is a professional legal workflow management system that enables team-based case handling. It mirrors real law firm operations with role-based assignments and comprehensive collaboration tools.
## ๐ฏ System Features
### โ
**What's Now Working**
1. **๐๏ธ Professional Team Structure**
- Lead Attorney (Primary Lawyer)
- Assistant Attorney (Supporting Lawyer/Clerk)
- Secretary (Administrative Support)
2. **๐ Case Assignment Dashboard**
- Personal assignment overview
- Case status tracking
- Team composition viewing
- Role-based statistics
3. **โ Assignment Management**
- Smart role validation
- Intelligent user filtering
- Assignment conflict prevention
- Audit trail tracking
4. **๐ Security & Permissions**
- Role-based access control
- Permission validation
- Activity logging
- Secure API endpoints
## ๐ Demo Data Created
### ๐ฅ Team Members
- **Marie Dubois** (LAWYER) - `lead.attorney@lmep.ca`
- **Jean-Pierre Martin** (LAWYER) - `assistant.lawyer@lmep.ca`
- **Sophie Tremblay** (CLERK) - `law.clerk@lmep.ca`
- **Isabelle Gagnon** (SECRETARY) - `legal.secretary@lmep.ca`
*All demo accounts use password: `demo123`*
### ๐ Sample Cases
1. **Pierre Leblanc** (PENDING) - Full team assigned
2. **Marie Bouchard** (DOCUMENTS_UNDER_REVIEW) - Attorney + Clerk
3. **Robert Caron** (APPROVED) - Solo attorney
## ๐ How to Access
### 1. **Admin Dashboard**
```
http://localhost:3000/admin/case-assignments
```
### 2. **Navigation Path**
1. Login as admin/super admin
2. Click "Case Assignments" in sidebar
3. Choose your view:
- ๐ **My Dashboard** - See your assignments
- โ **Assign Cases** - Create new assignments
## ๐ผ Team Workflow Examples
### **Scenario 1: Complex Criminal Case**
```
๐ Case: Pierre Leblanc (Wrongful Conviction Appeal)
โโโ โ๏ธ Lead Attorney: Marie Dubois
โ โโโ Strategic case planning
โ โโโ Court appearances
โ โโโ Client communication
โโโ ๐ค Assistant Attorney: Jean-Pierre Martin
โ โโโ Legal research
โ โโโ Document drafting
โ โโโ Case preparation
โโโ ๐ Secretary: Isabelle Gagnon
โโโ Document management
โโโ Scheduling coordination
โโโ Administrative support
```
### **Scenario 2: Bail Hearing Case**
```
๐ Case: Marie Bouchard (Urgent Bail Hearing)
โโโ โ๏ธ Lead Attorney: Marie Dubois
โ โโโ Bail application strategy
โ โโโ Court representation
โโโ ๐ค Assistant Attorney: Sophie Tremblay (Clerk)
โโโ Precedent research
โโโ Document preparation
```
### **Scenario 3: Sentence Reduction**
```
๐ Case: Robert Caron (Appeal)
โโโ โ๏ธ Lead Attorney: Jean-Pierre Martin
โโโ Appeal brief writing
โโโ Case law research
โโโ Client consultation
```
## ๐ง Technical Implementation
### **Database Schema**
```sql
CaseAssignment {
id String (Primary Key)
registrationId String (Foreign Key โ Registration)
userId String (Foreign Key โ User)
role String (primary_lawyer | assistant_lawyer | secretary)
assignedAt DateTime
assignedBy String (Foreign Key โ User)
isActive Boolean
}
```
### **API Endpoints**
#### **GET** `/api/admin/case-assignments`
- `?userId={id}` - Get assignments for specific user
- `?caseId={id}` - Get team for specific case
#### **POST** `/api/admin/case-assignments`
```json
{
"registrationId": "case-id",
"userId": "user-id",
"role": "primary_lawyer"
}
```
#### **DELETE** `/api/admin/case-assignments?assignmentId={id}`
- Remove assignment (sets isActive: false)
### **Role Validation Matrix**
| Assignment Role | Valid User Roles |
|----------------|------------------|
| `primary_lawyer` | LAWYER, ADMIN, SUPERADMIN |
| `assistant_lawyer` | LAWYER, CLERK, ADMIN, SUPERADMIN |
| `secretary` | SECRETARY, ASSISTANT, ADMIN, SUPERADMIN |
## ๐ฎ Testing Your System
### **1. Login as Different Team Members**
```bash
# Test different perspectives
login: lead.attorney@lmep.ca / demo123 # Lead attorney view
login: law.clerk@lmep.ca / demo123 # Clerk view
login: legal.secretary@lmep.ca / demo123 # Secretary view
```
### **2. Try Assignment Operations**
1. **View Dashboard** - See your assigned cases
2. **Assign New Cases** - Use the assignment form
3. **View Case Teams** - Click on cases to see full teams
4. **Test Permissions** - Try assigning incompatible roles
### **3. Real Workflow Simulation**
1. **Create a new case** (registration)
2. **Assign lead attorney** first
3. **Add supporting team members**
4. **Track case progress** through dashboard
## ๐ Dashboard Features
### **My Dashboard View**
- **๐ Statistics Cards** - Role breakdown
- **๐ Active Cases** - Your current assignments
- **๐ฅ Team View** - Click cases to see full teams
- **๐ Status Tracking** - Visual case status indicators
### **Assignment Form**
- **๐ฏ Smart Filtering** - Only shows eligible users for selected role
- **โ
Validation** - Prevents invalid assignments
- **๐ Role Descriptions** - Explains responsibilities
- **๐ Assignment Summary** - Confirms before creating
## ๐ ๏ธ Management Commands
### **Create Demo Data**
```bash
npm run demo-assignments create
```
### **Clean Up Demo Data**
```bash
npm run demo-assignments cleanup
```
### **View Available Commands**
```bash
npm run demo-assignments
```
## ๐ฎ Future Enhancements
### **Planned Features**
- **๐
Calendar Integration** - Court dates and deadlines
- **๐ Document Sharing** - Team-based file management
- **๐ฌ Team Chat** - Case-specific communication
- **๐ Workload Analytics** - Assignment distribution tracking
- **๐ Assignment Notifications** - Email/SMS alerts
- **๐ฑ Mobile Dashboard** - On-the-go case management
### **Advanced Workflow**
- **โก Auto-Assignment** - Based on specialization/workload
- **๐ Case Transfer** - Reassignment workflows
- **๐ Performance Metrics** - Team productivity tracking
- **๐ฏ Specialization Matching** - Skill-based assignments
## ๐ Success! Your System is Ready
Your **Case Assignment System** is now fully operational and ready for professional legal team workflow management. The system provides:
โ
**Professional Structure** - Real law firm hierarchy
โ
**Team Collaboration** - Multi-role case handling
โ
**Security & Permissions** - Role-based access control
โ
**Audit Trails** - Complete assignment history
โ
**User-Friendly Interface** - Intuitive dashboard and forms
โ
**Scalable Architecture** - Ready for growth
**Access your system at:** http://localhost:3000/admin/case-assignments
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*Built for "Libertรฉ Mรชme En Prison" - Supporting justice through professional legal workflow management.*