# EM095 AI agent escalation matrix worksheet

Define observable triggers, immediate containment, prohibited continuation, primary and backup roles, minimum evidence, response targets, expiry and closure before release.

## Required fields

1. Case ID, workflow and trigger version
2. Observable trigger and severity rationale
3. Affected objects and current state
4. Immediate containment and prohibited continuation
5. Primary role, queue and coverage window
6. Backup role and unavailable-owner safe default
7. Minimum permission-controlled evidence packet
8. Notification route and delivery-attempt IDs
9. Acknowledgement, decision and expiry targets
10. Structured decision and verified authority
11. Closure evidence and regression case
12. Veto and release disposition

## Release rule

Keep high-impact action blocked when an owner is unavailable, an approval is expired, restricted evidence is exposed, or authority cannot be verified. The EM095 disposition remains `NOT_APPROVED` until corrected cases are reviewed and rerun.