Shelby County’s District Attorney’s Office is now using a home‑grown AI platform to scan, organize, and summarize digital evidence, promising to cut case‑review time by thousands of man‑hours each year. The system, built by local firm Foltrigg.ai, handles only lawfully obtained files and requires a prosecutor’s final sign‑off, keeping human judgment front and center.
How the AI System Works
Foltrigg.ai’s platform acts as a digital clerk. Prosecutors type natural‑language queries—like “show all video clips mentioning the suspect”—and the AI pulls relevant excerpts from police videos, forensic reports, and other electronic records. The output never replaces a human decision; every AI‑generated summary must be vetted by a prosecutor before it reaches the courtroom.
Key Features
- Natural‑language querying lets you find specific evidence without digging through gigabytes of files.
- Rapid summarization highlights critical facts while filtering out noise.
- Human‑in‑the‑loop control ensures a qualified attorney reviews all AI output for accuracy.
Benefits for Prosecutors
By offloading the tedious triage work, attorneys can focus on higher‑value tasks such as victim outreach, trial strategy, and courtroom advocacy. This shift not only saves time—it also reduces burnout, letting you and your team stay sharp on the legal analysis that truly matters.
Efficiency Gains
- Potentially thousands of man‑hours reclaimed annually.
- Faster access to pertinent evidence improves case preparation.
- More attorney bandwidth for direct client interaction.
Security and Privacy Measures
The AI runs on existing hardware inside the DA’s secure network. Only evidence already in the office’s possession is fed into the system, preserving chain‑of‑custody and preventing external data scraping. Strict protocols guard against “AI hallucinations,” and any AI‑produced material is double‑checked for factual integrity.
Future Plans and Expansion
Mulroy hinted that, if the pilot proves successful, the platform could be offered to other prosecutor offices across the region. The goal is to create a scalable, prosecutor‑centric tool that respects legal safeguards while delivering measurable efficiency improvements.
