Document Structure
The/check endpoint accepts a document object describing the filing. Only page_count and word_count are required — all other fields are optional. The more you provide, the more checks run.
Required fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
page_count | integer | Total page count of the document |
word_count | integer | Total word count (excluding TOC, TOA, certificates) |
certificate_word_count is also provided).
Optional sections
caption
Enables FRCP 10(a) caption checks.
| Field | Type | Check |
|---|---|---|
present | boolean | Caption exists |
has_court_name | boolean | Court name in caption |
has_case_title | boolean | Case title present |
has_docket_number | boolean | Docket number present |
has_document_designation | boolean | Document type designated |
signature_block
Enables FRCP 11(a) signature checks.
| Field | Type | Check |
|---|---|---|
present | boolean | Signature block exists |
has_attorney_name | boolean | Attorney name included |
has_firm_name | boolean | Firm name included |
has_address | boolean | Address included |
has_email | boolean | Email included |
has_phone | boolean | Phone number included |
is_electronic_signature | boolean | Electronic (vs. wet) signature |
sections
Enables structural checks: required documents, certificates, motion-specific requirements.
| Field | Type | When checked |
|---|---|---|
has_toc | boolean | Documents >= 10 pages |
has_toa | boolean | Documents >= 10 pages |
has_certificate_of_compliance | boolean | Always (attorney filings) |
certificate_word_count | number | Compared to word_count for consistency |
has_certificate_of_service | boolean | Always |
has_numbered_paragraphs | boolean | Always |
has_56_1_statement | boolean | Rule 56 motions (movant) |
has_56_1_counterstatement | boolean | Rule 56 motions (opponent) |
has_proposed_amended_pleading | boolean | Motions to amend |
has_verbatim_discovery_text | boolean | Discovery motions |
has_conferral_certification | boolean | Discovery motions |
has_notice_of_motion | boolean | All motions |
has_memorandum_of_law | boolean | All motions |
has_supporting_affidavits | boolean | All motions |
has_pro_se_sj_notice | boolean | Rule 56 vs. pro se opponent |
format
Enables EDNY LR 7.1(b) formatting checks.
| Field | Type | Rule |
|---|---|---|
primary_font_size_pt | number | Must be >= 12pt |
footnote_font_size_pt | number | Must be >= 10pt |
margin_inches | number | Must be >= 1.0” |
line_spacing | "single" | "1.5" | "double" | Must be double-spaced |
privacy
Enables FRCP 5.2(a) privacy redaction checks.
| Field | Type | Violation if true |
|---|---|---|
contains_full_ssn | boolean | Must redact to last 4 digits |
contains_full_dob | boolean | Must redact to year only |
contains_minor_full_name | boolean | Must use initials only |
contains_full_financial_account | boolean | Must redact to last 4 digits |
Omission principle
When an optional section is omitted, the corresponding checks are silently skipped. This lets you start with minimal input (just page and word count) and progressively add detail as your document analysis pipeline matures. Themeta.checks_skipped field in the response tells you how many checks were skipped due to missing input.