Decision evidence
Every screening decision deserves evidence.
Verifex Evidence Capsule packages the context behind a sanctions screening decision into a structured, reviewable record — including match details, list versions, algorithm context, adjudication reasoning, and exportable JSON evidence.
Evidence Capsules support audit review; they are not legal advice or regulatory approval. Final compliance decisions remain your responsibility.
What it contains
A complete decision record.
Each Evidence Capsule captures six layers of decision context — so when an auditor asks "why was this cleared?", you have a structured answer.
Decision context
Screening summary
Original query input, normalized name, entity type, and screening timestamp.
Algorithm version
The matching engine version used, so you can reconstruct the same decision logic later.
Match evidence
Match details
Name, source list, confidence score, match type, risk level, aliases, and structured explanation.
Adjudication reasoning
Recommended action, confidence score, risk assessment, and structured rationale.
Export & audit metadata
List versions
Exact source lists checked and their last-sync timestamps at the moment of screening.
Capsule hash
Deterministic SHA-256 hash to detect accidental or unauthorized changes.
Why it matters
A result is useful. A provable decision is better.
Screening tools return match scores. Regulators and auditors ask what was checked, which list version was active, and why the decision was recommended. Evidence Capsule preserves all of this automatically — so your team can answer with structured data, not memory.
- Explain screening decisions during internal review
- Provide structured evidence to banking partners
- Support case management with retrievable records
- Reconstruct decisions months later with exact list versions
- Demonstrate controls without manual documentation
{
"capsule_schema_version": "1.0",
"request_id": "scr_01HSX2T6WJH4YBGNZ7M2P9J9T2",
"verdict": "confirmed_match",
"algorithm_version": "verifex-screening-v5.0",
"capsule_hash": "sha256:a1b2c3d4e5f6...",
"disclaimer": "Evidence Capsules support audit review; they are not legal advice or regulatory approval."
}Access
Where Evidence Capsule lives.
Dashboard History
Open any screening from your history table. Click a row to view the detail page, then download the Evidence Capsule as JSON.
Open dashboardAPI Export
Retrieve Evidence Capsules programmatically via the REST API using your bearer token. Returns structured JSON with full decision context.
View API docsLinked Records
Every screening response includes the capsule_id and capsule_hash. Store these in your own systems for cross-referencing.
Read docsFAQ
Common questions.
What is an Evidence Capsule?
An Evidence Capsule is a structured JSON record that preserves the complete context behind a screening decision — input, matches, reasoning, source versions, and a deterministic hash. It is designed to support audit review and decision reproducibility, not to replace legal or regulatory counsel.
When is an Evidence Capsule created?
Automatically, on every screening request. The capsule is generated at the moment the screening completes and is linked to the screening record by request ID. No manual action is required.
How do I retrieve an Evidence Capsule?
From the dashboard: open any screening from History and click Download JSON. From the API: use GET /v1/screenings/{request_id}/export/json with your bearer token, or GET /v1/evidence-capsules/{capsule_id}.
Who can access an Evidence Capsule?
Only the account that created the screening. Dashboard export requires an active session. API export requires a valid bearer token. Tenant isolation is enforced at the database level — users cannot access other users' capsules.
Is the Evidence Capsule tamper-proof?
The capsule includes a SHA-256 hash of its contents. Any change to the data would produce a different hash, making tampering detectable. However, the capsule is stored in a standard database and should be treated as structured decision-support evidence, not a cryptographically certified legal record.
Can I export Evidence Capsules in bulk?
Currently, capsules are exported one at a time via the dashboard detail view or the API. Bulk export is on the roadmap for a future release.
Does Evidence Capsule replace our compliance documentation?
No. Evidence Capsules are decision-support records that preserve screening context. Final compliance decisions, policy enforcement, and regulatory documentation remain the responsibility of your compliance team.