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DAT File Error Correction Guide

DAT File Error Correction Guide

The DAT File Error Correction Guide is organized into five sections to help users locate requirements and correction information based on the type of validation error. Select a section to review the applicable requirements, correction rules, and examples.

Section

Information Covered

File Structure and Record Identifiers

DAT file structure and header and detail record identifier errors.

Party Information Requirements

Principal Defendant Social Security Number validation; Plaintiff and Attorney ID numbers; names; and addresses.

Case, Court and Financial Requirements

Case numbers, court details, debt amounts, and judgment dates.

File Validation and Common Errors

Header and detail matching; garnishment or order counts; total judgment amounts; invalid characters; required and blank fields; field length and alignment; and duplicate records.

Correction and Validation Resources

Correction workflow, correct format quick reference, final validation checklist, and 500-character Detail Record information.