Digital Briefs of Evidence

Digital briefs are revolutionizing the efficiency of the criminal justice process. Digital briefs provide a strategic direction by identifying the points to prove and deliver transparency as to what has been proven and what needs to be proven, providing an evidence-based approach that can be used in court.

Through digital briefs, the build-up of the brief of evidence is automated as the investigation progresses (rather than after the investigation) and briefs of evidence can be delivered to prosecutors in a fraction of the time frame. Additionally, proceedings are streamlined with instant access to all facts-in-issue and supporting evidence, so that decisions can be made quickly and accurately.

The efficiency gained through digital briefs also increases the front-line capacity of law enforcement agencies, allowing them to redeploy investigators who otherwise would have been operationally offline manually building briefs of evidence for weeks or months. The strategic mapping of evidence to offence elements drastically reduces investigation timeframes, allowing agencies to focus their resources on other matters. With staff attrition rates within law enforcement and regulatory agencies at an all-time high, increasing productivity through efficiency has a significantly higher return on investment than increasing productivity through increased human resources.

Overall, digital briefs are providing the efficiency and quality of evidence needed for an effective criminal justice system. This is primarily due to the ability for early and effective pre-trial conferencing and reducing hearing adjournments due to delayed briefs of evidence or multiple requisitions for further evidence. Digital briefs are a key tool for efficiency in the criminal justice system, allowing investigators and prosecutors to make informed decisions quickly and accurately.

By creating an evidence-based approach that is transparent, efficient, and of high quality, digital briefs provide the criminal justice system with invaluable resources. It remains to be seen just how far digital briefs will take the efficiency of the criminal justice system. However, one thing is certain—they open up a world of possibilities and efficiency that was not previously possible.

Watch here to see an example of a digital brief of evidence.