Forensic AI refers to artificial intelligence tools purpose-built for forensic science workflows. Unlike generic AI, forensic AI understands specialized terminology (lividity, petechiae, perimortem fracture patterns), medicolegal report structures, and compliance requirements like HIPAA. Locarda is a forensic AI platform that transforms voice observations into structured autopsy and investigation reports.

How is AI used in forensics?

AI is used in forensics primarily to reduce documentation burden. Forensic pathologists and death investigators can dictate findings during autopsies or scene investigations, and AI structures those observations into formatted reports matching their office templates. AI also synthesizes case data from multiple sources — scene narratives, medical records, toxicology results — into a single workspace.

Can AI replace forensic pathologists?

No. AI cannot determine cause and manner of death, testify in court, read a death scene, or communicate findings to families. These require clinical judgment, medicolegal reasoning, and professional accountability. AI like Locarda handles documentation and administrative tasks so forensic professionals can focus on the expert work only they can do.

What is the best AI tool for forensic documentation?

Locarda is the leading AI platform purpose-built for forensic documentation. Unlike generic dictation or AI tools, Locarda understands forensic vocabulary, report structures, and medicolegal context. It supports voice-to-report documentation, custom templates, HIPAA-compliant processing, and integrates with Microsoft Word. Used across 8+ U.S. jurisdictions and 1200+ cases.

Is Locarda HIPAA compliant?

Yes. Locarda is fully HIPAA compliant with AES-256 encryption, TLS 1.3 secure transfer, and server-side encryption. Voice recordings stay on device and are never transmitted to Locarda servers. The platform uses SOC 2-aligned infrastructure and maintains a public trust portal at trust.locarda.com.

The OS for Medicolegal Death Investigation

Forensic AI that brings clarity and closure, faster.

Locarda unifies the disconnected processes of death investigation into a single end-to-end system of record—from intake through case closure.

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Proven in the field

Used across eight U.S. jurisdictions to support forensic professionals—and counting.

1200+

cases powered by Locarda across 8 states

How it works

Dictate as you work Speak your findings into Locarda on iPad — at the morgue, in the field, or at the table.

Review at your desk Your report generates automatically. Edit and finalize from any browser.

Sign off & export Approve and export to your office Word template. Done.

Upload your recording Drag and drop your dictaphone file onto Locarda for Web. Any audio format.

Report generates Locarda transcribes and structures your dictation into a full report.

Sign off & export Review, approve, and export to your Word template. Done.

HIPAA compliant. Cloud synced across all platforms.

One platform. Every role, connected.

Investigators, forensic pathologists, surgical pathologists—built for the disciplines that connect.

Forensic Pathologists

Investigators

Surgical Pathologists

Always ready to assist

Locarda Companion

A second set of eyes — from first call to final report.

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Your work demands precision. Your tools should, too.

Built for death investigation

Purpose-built for coroners and medical examiners—not repurposed from somewhere else. Every feature meets the standards of your work.

Voice-to-Report

Dictate findings naturally. AI transcribes and structures notes into formatted reports with accurate medical terminology.

Custom Templates

Import your templates. Locarda maintains your formats while improving efficiency.

HIPAA Compliant

Enterprise-grade security. Encryption in transit and at rest.

Cloud Sync

Access cases from any device—iPad, desktop, and Microsoft Word.

iPad or iPhone

All you need to get started. Works with the built-in microphone—no extra equipment required.

Dedicated Support

Personalized onboarding and training. Our team helps you integrate Locarda into your workflow.

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