Frequently Asked Questions

You get 14 days of access to ForensicShield with 2 reports included (1 sample report + 1 of your own) and full access to all findings. Features include jurisdiction-aware analysis, evaluation-specific feedback, cross-examination practice, and verified legal references. A payment method is collected for identity verification — your card will not be automatically charged when the trial ends. After the trial, you can subscribe to a plan or purchase individual reports for $49 each.

ForensicShield supports 38 evaluation types across criminal, civil, family, juvenile, immigration, and employment domains. Each type triggers specialized defensibility checks tailored to the clinical, legal, and methodological expectations of that forensic context.

ForensicShield analyzes your report for gaps in reasoning, internal inconsistencies, risky language, methodology concerns, ethical considerations, and legal defensibility. It applies evaluation-specific and jurisdiction-aware checks, then provides structured feedback with prioritized insights. If your evaluation type has specialized standards (e.g., competency, custody, risk assessment), additional targeted checks run automatically.

ForensicShield covers all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, federal courts, military courts, immigration courts, and tribal jurisdictions — 55 total. Each jurisdiction entry includes the applicable admissibility standard (Daubert, Frye, or hybrid) and jurisdiction-specific evidentiary expectations.

All legal references are checked against public court databases including CourtListener, which includes 6.5M+ court decisions. References display a verification badge: verified, unverified, or invalid. We never display a fabricated citation without flagging it.

No. ForensicShield functions solely as a structured quality assurance tool. It reviews the work you have already done and identifies areas that may benefit from additional attention — methodology gaps, risky language, citation issues, and cross-examination vulnerabilities. All clinical opinions, diagnostic conclusions, and professional judgments remain entirely your responsibility. The AI never provides clinical recommendations or tells you what to conclude.

ForensicShield is a structured review tool designed to support report defensibility — similar to using a spell-checker, statistical software, or a peer consultation. Evaluators retain full authorship, responsibility, and decision-making authority over all opinions in their reports. You might describe it as part of your quality assurance process: a systematic review of methodology, internal consistency, and alignment with professional standards. ForensicShield does not generate conclusions, contribute to clinical opinions, or alter your professional judgment.

No. ForensicShield is a professional development and quality improvement resource — not a mandatory compliance checkpoint. Think of it like a law firm’s Westlaw subscription: having access to better research tools doesn’t mean failing to use them on one case constitutes malpractice. ForensicShield is available to strengthen your work whenever you choose to use it. We recommend framing it as part of your quality improvement process, not as a required step in your report workflow.

We recommend reviewing your engagement agreements to ensure they permit the use of quality assurance tools. Many evaluators already include language covering consultation, peer review, or software tools used in report preparation. ForensicShield provides a free sample engagement agreement addendum on our Resources page that you can adapt to your practice (this is a sample template, not legal advice). This addendum covers the use of structured review tools as part of your quality assurance process.

ForensicShield is HIPAA compliant. All data is encrypted using industry-standard AES-256 encryption. AI processing runs within our secure cloud environment, so PHI never leaves our security boundary. A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is required before any PHI is processed.

Yes. ForensicShield is built with HIPAA-compliant security specifically for handling sensitive forensic documents. All data is encrypted with AES-256-GCM, processed within the AWS boundary, and never used to train AI models. However, users are responsible for ensuring they have the appropriate authority to use report material with third-party tools under their engagement agreements and applicable regulations.

ForensicShield is designed with strong confidentiality safeguards: PHI is encrypted at rest and in transit, AI processing occurs within a secure AWS boundary (Anthropic never sees your data), and a signed Business Associate Agreement is required before any PHI is processed. That said, users must ensure their use complies with applicable state laws, professional ethical standards, and contractual obligations. We recommend reviewing your engagement agreements and consulting your state licensing board’s guidance on AI tools if you have specific concerns.

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Changes take effect at the start of your next billing cycle.

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans. If ForensicShield does not meet your needs, contact us for a full refund.