Phase Changed

This event fires when a case moves from one phase to the next in the arbitration process. Use it to trigger time-sensitive actions — like filing documents that are only allowed in certain phases, or notifying your team that a deadline window has opened.

Phases

Cases progress through these phases in order:

Phase ID	Name	What happens
`caseInitiation`	Case Initiation	Claimant creates the case and files their statement of claim.
`caseFiling`	Case Filing	Claimant pays the filing fee and initiates service of notice to the respondent.
`response`	Response	Respondent is given a window to join the case and submit their statement of response.
`arbitratorAppointment`	Arbitrator Appointment	A neutral arbitrator is assigned to the case.
`caseManagementConference`	Case Management Conference	Parties may file motions. The arbitrator outlines upcoming deadlines.
`evidenceSubmissions`	Evidence Submissions	Both parties submit any remaining evidence.
`evidenceExchange`	Evidence Exchange	All private evidence becomes visible to both sides.
`preHearingSubmissions`	Pre-Hearing Submissions	Both parties submit their final written statements.
`hearing`	Hearing	The case manager organizes all materials for the arbitrator.
`deliberation`	Deliberation	The arbitrator reviews everything and prepares a decision.
`awardIssuance`	Award Issuance	The arbitrator issues the final award and the case is closed.

Payload

string

required

The case that changed phases.

string

required

The phase the case transitioned from.

string

required

The phase the case transitioned to.

Example

{
  "id": "5196af625fdd",
  "timestamp": "2025-08-15T14:32:10Z",
  "event": "phase_changed",
  "data": {
    "caseID": "2025-08-00292",
    "previousPhaseID": "evidenceExchange",
    "currentPhaseID": "preHearingSubmissions"
  }
}

Common patterns

Auto-file final statement when pre-hearing opens

Listen for currentPhaseID: "preHearingSubmissions" and automatically create and submit your Final Statement of Case using the filing endpoints.

File a motion when respondent doesn't respond

If the case moves from response to arbitratorAppointment without the respondent filing, you can file a motion requesting a default ruling.

Documentation

SDKs

API

Webhooks

Phases

Payload

Example

Common patterns

​Phases

​Payload

​Example

​Common patterns

Phases

Payload

Example

Common patterns