Electronic Data Processing File Layout Instruction Guide
Detail Record: Section B – Plaintiff Information
The following table identifies the required fields, positions, and formatting requirements for plaintiff information within each EDP detail record
|
Position |
Length |
Field |
REQUIRED |
Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
141-170 |
30 |
Plaintiff Name |
Yes |
LAST FIRST MI; Left justify |
|
171-200 |
30 |
Address Line 1 |
Yes |
Left justify |
|
201-230 |
30 |
Address Line 2 |
Conditional |
Blank if unused |
|
231-250 |
20 |
City |
Yes |
Left justify |
|
251-252 |
2 |
State |
Yes |
Two-letter abbreviation |
|
253-261 |
9 |
ZIP Code |
Yes |
If last four digits are unknown blank fill; DO NOT enter 0000 |
|
262-270 |
9 |
Plaintiff ID Number |
REQUIRED when Paid to Court or Plaintiff |
SSN or FEIN 9 digits no hyphens |
Plaintiff Name Entry Examples
|
Situation |
Format |
|---|---|
|
Person |
JONES ADAM T |
|
Business |
ABC COLLECTION SERVICES LLC |
|
Invalid characters |
( ) ! % ” , |