The Manual Screening Verdict feature provides a simplified, non-automated flow for managing the compliance status of incoming transactions. Instead of relying on automated screening providers, this flow allows your team to review and decide on transactions manually, using your own internal tools and processes.

How it works

1. Pending Screening State
   All incoming transactions are automatically flagged and moved to the PENDING_SCREENING state. At this stage, the transaction is paused until reviewed by your team.
2. Manual Review
   Your compliance team reviews the transaction using your internal procedures (e.g., AML checks or other risk controls).
3. Submit a Verdict
   Once the review is complete, submit your decision via the dedicated API endpoint:
   
   POST /aml/verdict/manual
    
   • ACCEPT: Releases the transaction from its pending state and allows it to be processed.
   • REJECT: Flags the transaction as rejected for AML reasons. Rejected transactions are automatically frozen in Fireblocks.
4. No Verdict Submitted
   If no verdict is provided within the timeout window (default: one hour), Fireblocks will automatically REJECT the transaction.
5. Outgoing Transactions
   Manual Screening Verdict applies only to incoming transactions. Outgoing transactions are not affected and bypass this flow automatically.

Configuration and setup

To enable and configure Manual Screening Verdict:

1. Enable the Feature
   Contact your Fireblocks Customer Success Manager to have the feature flag enabled in your workspace.
2. Set a Timeout
   • The default timeout is one hour.
   • Fireblocks can extend this timeout if required.
   • If no verdict is submitted before the timeout, the system will automatically reject the transaction.