Draft Warrant with AI
Use IRIS to generate probable cause affidavits
Draft Warrant with AI
Use IRIS, the AI assistant, to draft search warrant affidavits from case facts. AI-generated drafts require your review and approval before filing.
Human Review Required: AI drafts are suggestions only. You must verify all facts against original evidence before filing any warrant.
Prerequisites
- Case with documented facts and evidence
- Professional or Enterprise plan (AI features)
- Warrant request permission
Steps
1. Open the Case
Navigate to Cases → select your case → click the Documents tab.
2. Start AI Draft
Click AI Actions → Draft Warrant.
Select the warrant type:
- Search Warrant
- Arrest Warrant
- Communications Warrant (CalECPA)
3. Select Facts to Include
IRIS displays case facts that can support probable cause:
| Fact Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Witness statements | "Witness observed suspect at location" |
| Physical evidence | "Fingerprints recovered from entry point" |
| Digital evidence | "Cell tower data places suspect in area" |
| Prior incidents | "Two prior burglaries with similar MO" |
Check the facts you want included. IRIS will organize them into probable cause language.
4. Review the Draft
IRIS generates:
- Affidavit header with case and affiant info
- Probable cause statement from selected facts
- Items to be seized based on evidence types
- Location description from case data
Review each section carefully:
Verify Every Fact: Cross-reference each statement against your original reports, interview notes, and evidence logs. Do not rely solely on the AI summary.
5. Edit as Needed
Click any section to edit. Common edits:
- Add detail the AI missed
- Correct factual inaccuracies
- Strengthen probable cause language
- Add legal citations
6. Submit for Approval
Click Submit for Review. The draft routes to your supervisor.
The approval workflow:
- Detective submits draft
- Supervisor reviews
- Supervisor approves or requests changes
- Approved draft goes to legal for final review
7. Track Status
Monitor warrant status in Warrants → filter by Pending Approval.
Best Practices
| Practice | Why |
|---|---|
| Select only verified facts | Ensures affidavit accuracy |
| Review against original evidence | AI may summarize incorrectly |
| Add context AI missed | AI doesn't know everything |
| Document your edits | Creates audit trail |
CalECPA Warrants
For California electronic communications warrants:
- IRIS automatically tracks 90-day notification deadline
- Delay of notification options are presented if applicable
- Notification letter is auto-generated at deadline
See CalECPA Compliance for details.