CaseParticipantRoleCode5.0https://docs.oasis-open.org/legalxml-courtfiling/ns/v5.0/CaseParticipantRoleCodehttps://docs.oasis-open.org/legalxml-courtfiling/ns/v5.0/CaseParticipantRoleCode/2017-09-15codehttp://reference.niem.gov/niem/specification/code-lists/1.0/column/codedefinitionhttp://reference.niem.gov/niem/specification/code-lists/1.0/column/definitionCodeKeyAdministratorCourt appointed manager of an estate
AdoptedChildChild adopted by a parent
AdoptiveParentParent who adopts a child
AffiantAuthor of an affidavit
AppellantParty who appeals a to a higher court
AppelleeParty against whom an appeal is filed
ArbitratorPerson who decides disputes
AttorneyAn advocate, counsel, or official agent employed in preparing, managing, and representing parties in cases in the courts.
AuditorA person or organization appointed by the court to audit fiscal accountings
BailBondsmanEntity issuing bail bonds
BailiffA peace officer who keeps order in a court
BeneficiaryOne who inherits under a will or other estate, such as a trust
CASAPerson that provides assistance to a child in court matters
CaseWorkerSupervisor of a juvenile offender
ChildA person, age 12 or younger, who is the subject of an adoption, termination of parental rights or dependency matter
ClaimantThe name given to a person who lays claim to property seized on a libel in rem. and who is authorized and admitted to defend the action
ClerkAn official who handles the business of a court
ConstableA peace officer
ContesteeA person who objects to a determination made by a personal representative.
ContestorA personal representative, especially in the context of a trust.
CounterDefendantA defendant in a counterclaim (the plaintiff of the original action)
CounterPlaintiffA plaintiff in a counterclaim (the defendant in the original action)
CourtReporterA person who records a court proceeding and produces a transcript
CreditorAn entity who is owed money or property, for example from an estate
CrossAppellantThe person or entity who files a cross appeal to counter an appeal already filed by the original appellant.
CrossAppelleeThe person or entity who files a cross appeal to counter an appeal already filed by the original appellee.
CrossClaimantComplainant in a cross-claim against a co-defendant or co-plaintiff
CrossDefendantDefendant in a cross-claim against a co-defendant or co-plaintiff
DecedentPerson who died
DefendantParty against whom an action is brought
DemandantInitiator of a lawsuit
ExecutorManager of an estate designated by a will
FiduciaryPerson owing a duty of care or loyalty to another
CASACourt appointed special advocate
Conflict defenderAlternate public defender
Defendant counselAttorney for a defendant
Guardian ad litemCourt appointed child's attorney
Interpleader attorneyAttorney for resolving property ownership
Intervenor attorneyAttorney for an intervenor
Lead attorneyAdvocate in charge
Petitioner attorneyAttorney for a petitioner
Plaintiff attorneyAttorney for a plaintiff
Private defense counselAttorney for a defendant
Pro hac viceOut of state attorney
ProsecutorGovernment attorney prosecuting crimes
Public defenderDefendant's appointed counsel
Respondent attorneyAttorney for a respondent
Third party plaintiff attorneyAttorney for a third party plaintiff
FosterParentA person providing temporary care for a child
FriendOfCourtEntity interested in influencing the outcome of a lawsuit but not an actual party to the suit
GarnisheePerson served with garnishment
GovernmentEntityA governmental group, such as a municipality, county, parish, providence, commonwealth, country,
tribal authority, or governmental agency.
GrandParentThe parent of one's parents
GuardianCourt appointed provider for the wellbeing of a person and/or as their fiduciary for a minor or incapacitated person
HearingOfficerA person that can hear mental health or other matters, under the supervision of the court.
HeirPerson inheriting an estate
InterestedPartyEntity with an interest in a legal matter
InterpreterA natural language or sign language translator
IntervenorEntity joining with another party or parties in a case, such as a plaintiff, defendant, appellant, etc.
InRemPropertyProperty which is the object of a legal proceeding.
JudgePublic officer who presides over a court and decides questions of law
JudicialStaffA person working for a judge
LegalDefenderDefendant's appointed counsel, such as a public defender.
LocalCounselSecondary counsel
MagistratePublic officer who perfoms some functions of a judge
MarriageApplicantPerson who requests a marriage permit
MasterA person that can make some determinations under the supervision of a Judge
MediatorNeutral third party that leads a mediation betwene parties in dispute
MedicalExaminerPublic official who investigates a death
MinorA juvenile
MinorVictimMinor against whom a crime was committed
NextFriendA person representing a minor in court - they wouldn't represent- they just provide services
NextOfKinSpouse or nearest blood relative
OtherA miscellaneous role played by an entity that is not a judicial officer, attorney, or litigant
ParentLegal or natural father or mother of a person
PatientPerson receiving medical care
PayorEntity that submits a payment.
PersonA Person
PetitionerRequestor of a court action
PlaintiffInitiator of a lawsuit
ProbationOfficerSupervisor of an offender on probation
ProbateOfficerOne who makes determinations about administration of an estate
ProbationerOffender sentenced to probation
ProcessServerPerson who delivers court documents
PropertyAnything owned by a person or entity
RealPartyInInterestEntity other than the plaintiff that will benefit from a lawsuit
RehabilitatorOne who determines the distribution of assets in an insurance company dissolution under the supervision of a Judge
RespondentPerson against whom an action is brought
SelfRepresentedLitigantPerson or organization representing themselves, with (e.g. advisory counsel) or without an attorney
SentencingJudgeJudge issuing a sentence
SpecialMasterCourt appointed investigator
SpecialRepresentativeCourt appointed child's attorney
SubpoenaedEntityPerson compelled by a writ to testify
SuretyEntity issuing court bonds
ThirdPartyDefendantA defendant who is not a principal party
ThirdPartyDefendantAttorneyAttorney for a third party defendant
ThirdPartyProviderOne that provides physical, social or mental health services
ThirdPartyPlaintiffA plaintiff who is not a principal party
TrustMakerOne who creates a trust
TrusteeManager of property held in trust
VictimPerson against whom a crime was committed
IncapacitatedPersonMinor or incapacitated person lacking physical or mental abilities to manage their own affairs
WitnessPerson with first-hand knowledge of an event