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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

( ) ! % ” ,