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Adding a New Booking

From the Nova Dashboard, click the Start Booking option under the Jail drop-down menu. From the Adding New Inmate screen, fill in the proper information under Name and Intake. For instructions on how to involve a Name with a Jail Inmate, see Searching for an Inmate Record. When finished click Save

Each tab on the left side of the Inmate Check List screen contains applicable information for creating a new booking record. It is recommended that you start with the Booking tab and move through them in order. Each tab is explained in more detail in the related Help topic.

Add a New Booking by entering information in the following tabs:
  • Booking
  • Arrest/Offenses
  • Sentencing
  • Bail
  • Medical
  • Searches
  • Housing
  • Mugshots
  • Fingerprintings
Note: For information on completing each tab, see the corresponding "Completing" article, i.e. Completing the Booking Tab.
Note: The amount of information required depends on your agency's standards.

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