The right court-preparation tool should make your work easier to check, not ask you to trust an impressive-looking output. Compare tools against the workflow you actually need and the systems your agency permits.
Test extraction with a non-sensitive example
If a product reads a summons photo, assess whether the incident date, location, vehicle and section can be reviewed clearly. A scan is not proof that the extracted fields are correct. Look for a workable correction and review process, not an unsupported promise of perfect handwriting recognition.
Assess draft control
Can you read and edit the full draft before use? Does it distinguish an editable preparation aid from final testimony? Reject any workflow that encourages invented observations or implies software can verify facts on your behalf. Use your own source information, not another officer's sample.
Check retrieval and export
Try finding the right saved record later, checking the identifiers and exporting a reviewed copy. Know what stays saved and what does not. NinetySix keeps extracted summons information with the testimony draft; that should not be confused with an archive of summons photos.
Verify reference transparency
A code-search feature should make jurisdiction and the exact section understandable. Check important entries against official sources. Nationwide availability is not proof that every local ordinance, penalty schedule or hearing procedure is included.
Consider access and policy
Web access matters for officers who use a computer or Android phone; an iPhone app is another access method, not the whole product. Review privacy, terms, permitted data and pricing before use. Department approval and personal software preferences are different questions.
Evaluate NinetySix on the same criteria
Explore testimony preparation, code lookup, court organization and current plans. Use a permitted, non-sensitive test workflow to decide whether the platform fits your needs. No product should be treated as a replacement for official records or professional review.
Use the workflow in NinetySix
NinetySix is available directly on the web and on iPhone. Explore this NinetySix workflow, use NinetySix online, or review current plans. Follow agency requirements for the information you enter, and check your draft against your original records before use.