Formatting should make an account easier to check. It should not make weak source information look authoritative. A plain, readable draft is often more useful than a heavily styled document.
Put the case identifier in view
Keep the summons reference, incident date and location easy to locate. Confirm them before working on the body. Use a consistent identification block for organization, but do not assume a personal draft meets a court's filing format.
Use headings for the sequence
Separate context, observations and subsequent contact where the source information supports those sections. Short paragraphs make misplaced facts and repeated statements easier to spot. Avoid a heading that implies a measurement, admission or observation you do not actually have.
Write plainly
Use clear terms and explain unfamiliar abbreviations. Preserve exact law sections and case identifiers. A legal reference should not be shortened until the subsection disappears. Keep factual uncertainty visible instead of smoothing it away for a more polished tone.
Avoid visual clutter
Multiple colors, tiny type and decorative blocks can distract from review. Use readable text, sensible spacing and a consistent hierarchy. Follow agency or court formatting requirements when they apply; a blog recommendation does not override a required form.
Check the exported document
After editing, open the export and review the full text. Look for missing paragraphs, cut-off identifiers and old versions. Confirm page breaks and readability on the device or paper you will use. Exporting from NinetySix is not the same as submitting or filing with a court.
Keep content review first
Complete the accuracy review checklist before final styling. NinetySix offers an editable preparation workflow, while the officer controls corrections and final review. Good formatting supports that responsibility rather than substituting for it.
Use the workflow in NinetySix
NinetySix is available directly on the web and on iPhone. Explore this NinetySix workflow, use NinetySix online, or review current plans. Follow agency requirements for the information you enter, and check your draft against your original records before use.