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How CourtList Calculates QLEI Risk Scores: A Technical Explainer

How does CourtList calculate the QLEI score? A step-by-step technical explainer of the base score, bonuses, penalties, and band classification logic.

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How CourtList Calculates QLEI Risk Scores: A Technical Explainer

A — Quick Answer

How does CourtList calculate the QLEI score? A step-by-step technical explainer of the base score, bonuses, penalties, and band classification logic.

D — Common Mistake

Most risk professionals treat a score as a pass/fail binary. A QLEI score is a directional signal — the trajectory and signal cluster matter more than any single number.

I — Key Insight

Stage 1 — Individual Case Risk Scoring Each court matter associated with a profile is scored individually, based on the hearing class, claim amount, plaintiff type, and insolvency status of that specific.

R — Recommended Action

Check the trend direction, not just the number. A score moving from low to medium over 90 days tells you more than a static medium score — and is your trigger for a deeper review.

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