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AI evidence readiness checklist

A browser-local preparation worksheet for assessing evidence integrity, methodology, and expert-scope readiness. Do not enter matter details or confidential information.

This worksheet stores only completion states in this browser. It does not request, transmit, or retain names, case facts, documents, or other matter information.

Evidence integrity

Confirm what exists, where it came from, and how it has been preserved before deciding what technical review may be needed.

Source and origin are identified

Can the producing source, originating account, or system of record be identified?

Prepare: Known source systems, accounts, devices, and custodians.

Preservation status is understood

Is there a clear account of how the material was collected, retained, and transferred?

Prepare: Collection notes, export instructions, chain-of-custody records, and hashes if available.

The evidence scope is defined

Do you know whether the issue concerns a single item, a sample, or a system-wide population?

Prepare: A high-level inventory with relevant dates and locations.

Technical access is mapped

Is the relevant source material available, potentially available, restricted, or unknown?

Prepare: Known access constraints and proposed preservation or discovery requests.

Methodology and reliability

Identify whether the planned technical analysis can be described, tested, and connected to the material in the matter.

The technical question is stated precisely

Can the question be expressed without assuming the answer?

Prepare: A one-sentence issue statement and the decision it is intended to inform.

Relevant versions and settings are identified

Are model versions, software builds, tool settings, or processing steps known?

Prepare: Version information, configuration details, and vendor documentation where available.

Validation needs are considered

Have you identified what would support or limit the reliability of the proposed analysis?

Prepare: Known testing, benchmarks, quality controls, or error-rate information.

Known limitations are documented

Are missing data, opaque systems, incomplete records, or alternative explanations identified?

Prepare: A concise list of assumptions, gaps, and potential alternative causes.

Litigation readiness

Use this section to prepare for counsel's assessment of expert scope, disclosure, and scheduling questions.

Material deadlines are captured

Are discovery, report, hearing, or trial deadlines known at a high level?

Prepare: A non-confidential date list and current procedural posture.

The expertise gap is described

Can you distinguish the technical discipline needed from the legal question to be decided?

Prepare: The issue statement, expected records, and desired technical deliverable.

The opposing technical position is identified

Is there an existing report, model claim, forensic conclusion, or methodology to evaluate?

Prepare: Non-confidential descriptions of known opinions or materials requiring review.

A secure next-step workflow is planned

Is there an approved channel for any later exchange of sensitive matter materials?

Prepare: The firm's approved document-exchange and privilege review process.

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