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Document-production manifest checks

Use a lawyer-approved production package entering release preparation to create a reconciled manifest with discrepancies assigned. The design keeps source references, uncertain matches, and approval decisions visible to the responsible legal professional. It coordinates an administrative handoff with version checks and an exception queue. The workflow does not decide responsiveness, privilege, redactions, or release authorization.

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1. Define the starting point

Start with a lawyer-approved production package entering release preparation. A successful handoff produces a reconciled manifest with discrepancies assigned. Define the accountable owner before connecting systems. The workflow does not decide responsiveness, privilege, redactions, or release authorization. A source event is a request to evaluate the current state; it is not permission to make an irreversible change.

Process owner and backup rolesWhat will count as complete?

Current handling time and exceptions

2. Walk through the process

1. Freeze the candidate package

Record matter, package version, authorized scope, and document identifiers.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 1 working notes

2. Build the manifest

Compute checksums, filenames, page counts, and approved production identifiers from the package.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 2 working notes

3. Run structural checks

Flag missing files, duplicate identifiers, sequence gaps, and mismatched counts.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 3 working notes

4. Review all exceptions

The responsible team resolves structural issues and confirms legal review completion separately.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 4 working notes

5. Record authorized delivery

Only an approved release action sends the package; preserve the final manifest and delivery reference.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 5 working notes

3. Check the information

Use invented references in this worksheet. Keep real documents and personal records in an appropriate private system.

Reference field	Working record	Check
package_version	package_version	Bind approval to this exact source version; changes require review.
document_id	document_id	Resolve the stable source reference in the correct client, entity, and engagement.
checksum	checksum	Bind approval to this exact source version; changes require review.
release_ref	release_ref	Resolve the stable source reference in the correct client, entity, and engagement.

Source of truth and access boundaries

4. Verify the process

Use synthetic examples. Mark a check only after recording what actually happened.

A missing document blocks release preparation.A modified file invalidates its manifest checksum.A repeated source event creates only one current review task.A changed source version invalidates an earlier approval.A named person can resolve an unclear or incorrect result.Work stops when the task is complete, withdrawn, or outside the agreed scope.A duplicate or interrupted handoff can be recovered without repeating a consequential action.Expected result, observed result, and recovery notes

5. Decide the next step

Your smallest reversible pilotReview date and decision

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