In plain English
It is a case-specific identifier, so one case can be told apart from another. Because it is unique, it points to that one case and lets it be followed over time.
In context
Here, “Reference ID” labels the unique number or code for the submitted report or appeal case so it can be identified and tracked.
- Situation
- Reporting content, appealing decisions, reading restrictions, and using safety controls
- What it communicates
- label for the identifier shown after a report or appeal is submitted.
Meaning limits
By itself, a reference ID does not say what decision was made or what will happen to the case.
Examples
“Although the two complaints described the same incident, each case had its own Reference ID.”
“After the appeal was submitted, the clerk assigned Reference ID A-4732 to the case.”