Decision evidence

Every screening creates a record you can defend later.

Evidence Capsule packages the input, match reasoning, source freshness, request ID, reviewer state, and exportable JSON behind a screening decision.

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Decision-support evidence only. Verifex does not provide legal advice or regulatory approval.

Evidence Capsule

possible match

Request ID: scr_01HSX2T6WJH4YBGNZ7M2P9J9T2
Capsule ID: cap_01HSX2T7K8M3ZCHPA8N3Q0K0U3
Verdict: possible_match
Risk score: 62 / 100
Engine: v5.0-fuzzball
Screened at: 2026-05-12 14:32 UTC

OFAC

healthy

Input

Name, type, country

Screen

Lists, sources, mode

Explain

Match reasoning

Preserve

Capsule ID + hash

What it contains

The decision trail in one artifact.

A screening result is useful in the moment. An Evidence Capsule keeps the decision explainable after the alert moves through review, audit, and partner diligence.

Original input

Name, entity type, jurisdiction hints, mode, normalized query, and the timestamp of the screening request.

Match reasoning

Candidate names, source list, match type, confidence, score breakdown, risk level, and recommended action.

Source snapshot

The exact list families checked, sync timestamps, source freshness, source health, and version context.

Decision lineage

Reviewer action, notes, capsule hash, request ID, and fields your case or CRM system can store.

Evidence preview

Readable for analysts. Structured for systems.

The capsule is designed to be reviewed by a human and stored by software. Keep the full JSON, or store only the capsule ID and hash in your own case system.

Request and capsule identifiers

Point-in-time source freshness

Structured match rationale

Reviewer timeline fields

Deterministic capsule hash

JSON export for downstream storage

FieldValueWhy it matters

InputAlejandro Garcia LopezPerson, MX, broad mode

Normalized queryalejandro garcia lopezLatin script, accents removed

CandidateGARCIA LOPEZ, AlejandroOFAC, fuzzy match, 78%

DecisionPossible matchHuman review required

Source stateOFAC synced 8h before screeningUN and EU also checked

Integritysha256:a1b2c3d4...Detects changed capsule content

json

{
  "capsule_schema_version": "1.0",
  "request_id": "scr_01HSX2T6WJH4YBGNZ7M2P9J9T2",
  "capsule_id": "cap_01HSX2T7K8M3ZCHPA8N3Q0K0U3",
  "input": {
    "name": "Alejandro Garcia Lopez",
    "type": "person",
    "country": "MX",
    "mode": "broad"
  },
  "normalized_query": {
    "name": "alejandro garcia lopez",
    "script": "Latin"
  },
  "verdict": "possible_match",
  "risk_score": 62,
  "confidence_score": 0.71,
  "human_review_required": true,
  "recommended_action": "review_if_policy_requires",
  "matching_engine_version": "v5.0-fuzzball",
  "screened_at": "2026-05-12T14:32:18.000Z",
  "lists_checked": ["OFAC", "UN", "EU", "UK", "PEP"],
  "source_snapshot": {
    "OFAC": {
      "last_synced": "2026-05-12T06:00:00Z",
      "freshness_hours": 8,
      "source_status": "healthy"
    }
  },
  "matched_candidates": [{
    "name": "GARCIA LOPEZ, Alejandro",
    "source": "OFAC",
    "source_family": "primary_sanctions",
    "confidence": 78,
    "match_type": "FUZZY",
    "rationale": "Name similarity with missing DOB context"
  }],
  "reviewer_timeline": [],
  "capsule_hash": "sha256:a1b2c3d4...",
  "disclaimer": "Evidence Capsules support audit review; they are not legal advice."
}

API shape

The export is explicit, not mysterious.

Capsules expose the information your team needs to reconstruct what happened at screening time. The sample is fictional, but the fields reflect the product model.

Integrity

Capsule hash

Freshness

Source sync time

Lineage

Candidate and list family

Storage

JSON export

Where it lives

Works in the dashboard and the API.

Evidence Capsules move with your decision workflow instead of sitting as a detached export.

Dashboard review

Open a screening from History and export the capsule when an analyst or partner asks for evidence.

Open history

API retrieval

Fetch a screening export or capsule by ID from your own workflow using a bearer token.

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Case handoff

Attach capsule IDs to alert queues, case systems, CRM notes, Slack alerts, or data warehouse rows.

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Decision-support, not certification.

Evidence Capsules preserve structured screening context for audit review and internal controls. They do not certify counterparties, approve transactions, or replace a regulated business's risk-based compliance program.

Operational reality

Use the capsule to preserve what Verifex knew at screening time. Your compliance team still owns policy thresholds, review outcomes, escalation rules, and final decisions.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is an Evidence Capsule?

An Evidence Capsule is a structured JSON record that preserves the context behind a screening decision: input, normalized query, matches, reasoning, source versions, timestamps, and a deterministic hash.

When is an Evidence Capsule created?

Automatically, when a screening completes. The capsule is linked to the screening record by request ID and can be retrieved later from the dashboard or API.

How do I retrieve one?

From the dashboard, open a screening from History and download the JSON. From the API, use the screening export or evidence capsule endpoints with your bearer token.

Can it be tampered with?

The capsule includes a deterministic SHA-256 hash of the capsule contents. If the data changes, the hash changes too, making modifications detectable.

Does it replace compliance documentation?

No. Evidence Capsules are decision-support records for audit review and internal controls. Final policy decisions and regulatory obligations remain with your compliance team.

Preserve evidence with every screening.

Start in the dashboard, then pull capsule IDs and JSON exports into your own systems when you are ready.

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