Body-Camera and Interview Transcript Timeline Summary Prompt
Converts a body-camera or interview transcript into a neutral, time-stamped chronology: who said what, quoted, moments to review tagged without any legal conclusion, time-stamp gaps counted and inaudible passages listed.
The Prompt
Variables (6)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{transcript_title}} | Transcript Title | Body-camera transcript, Ofc. R. Delgado, 09/28/2026 |
| {{paste_transcript}} | Paste transcript | [02:10:03] DELGADO: Evening. Mind telling me what you are doing back here? ... |
| {{gap_threshold_in_seconds}} | Gap Threshold in Seconds | 60 |
| {{speaker_key}} | Speaker Key | DELGADO = Ofc. R. Delgado; MALE 1 = unidentified male |
| {{matter_name}} | Matter Name | State v. Okafor, 26-CR-0417 |
| {{recording_date}} | Recording Date | 2026-09-28 |
Expected Output
A header with the transcript details; a time-stamped chronology with speaker and quotation; a list of moments to review (warning, request for consent, request for a lawyer, refusal, search, use of force) with tags only; the count and location of time-stamp gaps; a list of inaudible passages; missing information and a verification list.
Usage Notes
Use on a transcript you already have. Paste it with its time stamps and speaker labels as received. Watch for the model describing a tag as a legal finding: the tags mark moments for your own review and say nothing about whether a warning was adequate or a search lawful. Check each quote against the recording itself. Not legal advice. The attorney remains responsible for verifying every fact, figure and authority before use.
Originally featured in: Prompt Engineering for Lawyers: The Complete 2026 Guide
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