| name | criminal-case-summary |
| title | Criminal Case Summary |
| description | Produces structured U.S. criminal case summaries covering charges, statutes, evidence, procedural history, disposition, and sentencing. Trigger when the user requests a criminal case summary, charge overview, procedural history, trial or plea summary, verdict recap, or sentencing breakdown. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/criminal-case-summary |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | criminal |
| language | en |
| tags | ["litigation","summarization","summary"] |
Criminal Case Summary
Neutral, verifiable summary of a criminal case from initiation through disposition.
Required Inputs
- Charging documents — complaint, information, indictment, superseding filings
- Docket / timeline — key dates, hearings, rulings
- Motions and orders — suppression, discovery, evidentiary rulings
- Transcripts — hearings, trial, plea, sentencing
- Evidence inventory — exhibits, reports, forensic results, witness lists
- Disposition records — verdict forms, plea agreement, judgment, sentencing order
Quick Start
- Collect all available case materials from the list above.
- Walk through each section below in order; mark inapplicable sections "Not applicable" with a brief reason.
- Flag any unverified statute or procedural point with
[VERIFY].
- Review against the pitfalls checklist before delivering.
Output Sections
1. Case Header
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Court / Jurisdiction | |
| Case No. | |
| Parties | |
| Judge | |
| Prosecutor | |
| Defense Counsel | |
| Defendant Status | in custody / out / pretrial supervision |
2. Charges
List all charges including amended or dismissed counts.
| Count | Statute | Charge | Level | Enhancements | Disposition |
|---|
| | | felony / misdemeanor | | pending / dismissed / convicted / acquitted |
- Include statute citations; mark unverified ones
[VERIFY].
- Note charging changes with dates and authority (e.g., superseding indictment).
3. Core Facts (Neutral)
Concise, non-argumentative narrative covering:
- Key incident date(s) and alleged conduct tied to each count
- Victim/witness identifiers (initials if privacy-sensitive)
- Arrest or charging basis
- Context needed to understand the charges
