Evidence Organizer
Structure your evidence by date, source, and relevance. Tag documents, build connections between events, and create a searchable archive of everything you have.
In practice: You have a box of documents, emails, and screenshots. This turns it into a case.
What problem it solves
The Evidence Organizer is now built directly into the Nora Matter Workspace. It takes unstructured collections of documents — court filings, emails, text messages, photos, reports — and turns them into a structured, searchable evidence archive. Every piece of evidence gets tagged with dates, sources, relevance scores, and connections to other documents. Access it through your Workspace by opening a Matter.
Who it is for
Self-represented litigants and advocates managing high-conflict cases.
What you need before starting
- Digital copies of your documents (PDFs, images, or text files)
- An active Nora Matter Workspace
- Verified access via donation or grant support
Step-by-step (plain language)
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What this tool needs
Original digital files uploaded to your Matter Workspace.
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What you upload or prepare
Upload everything you want indexed into the Documents tab of your matter.
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What the tool does automatically
Pulls dates, names, and recurring terms from text when you click 'Extract', creating draft evidence items.
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What you review manually
Confirm dates, fix wrong tags, and mark what is strongest evidence in the Evidence tab.
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What you get at the end
A searchable evidence register and a structured foundation for your case timeline.
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When to stop and ask for help
Stop if you are unsure whether you may use a document in court—get legal help before relying on any export.
Deployment and how it runs
Technical sequence (for operators)
- 01Open a Matter in your Workspace
- 02Upload documents in the Documents tab
- 03Use 'Extract Evidence' to automatically promote documents into records
- 04Review and tag each piece of evidence in the Evidence tab
- 05Generate chronological evidence summaries for review
Example outputs and proof
- A structured evidence register with source links
- Automated extraction of key dates and actors
- A searchable index of every mention of a specific claim
Sample excerpt (illustrative, not from a live case)
Case index (illustrative excerpt) ----------------------------------- ID: E-014 | Date: 2024-03-12 | Source: school-district-email.pdf Tags: education, custody-related | Relevance: High (user confirmed) Linked: E-003, E-009
Visual proof
These are conceptual wireframes, not live product screenshots. They explain layout only—we will swap in real UI captures when available.
Limitations and safety boundaries
- Cannot currently read handwritten notes with 100% accuracy
- Maximum file size of 10MB per upload
- Does not provide legal advice on which documents to include
Public vs verified vs compute-limited
Full use requires verified community membership to manage cost, abuse risk, and sensitive case material. Nora's Law is a platform and framework—not legislation. These are software tools, not votes or statutes.
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