case file

[/keɪs faɪl/]
nounpl: case files
dossiê de caso
1. A complete set of documents and records related to a legal, criminal, or administrative case
The detective reviewed the case file before conducting the interview.
O detetive revisou o dossiê de caso antes de realizar a entrevista.
2. Documentation maintained by professionals (lawyers, social workers, doctors) containing all relevant information about a specific matter or client
The social worker updated the case file with the family's current situation.
A assistente social atualizou o dossiê de caso com a situação atual da família.
3. A compiled record of an investigation or proceeding
All case files from the investigation are stored in the archives.
Todos os dossiês de caso da investigação são armazenados no arquivo.
In the United States, case files are fundamental to the justice system and are often subject to discovery laws in litigation. In Brazil, similar documentation exists but may be referred to as 'dossiê' or 'processo' depending on the institutional context. The term reflects the formal, bureaucratic nature of legal and social service systems in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dossierfilerecorddocumentationcase record

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dossiê de caso
Most commonly used term in legal and administrative contexts
General Brazilian
arquivo do caso
Alternative term emphasizing the archival aspect
Portugal
processo do caso
Portuguese preference, especially in legal contexts
Portugal
ficheiro do caso
Alternative used in administrative settings

Related Words

case lawcase historycourt documentsevidence fileclient filelegal proceedings

Related Idioms & Phrases

close a case file
open a case file
reopen a case file
pull a case file
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