Protocol and Practice of Persons Appearing in the Court of Commissioner Jason Easterday

Specific Comments or Advice for Litigants

Specific Requirements or Preferences

COURT EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN COURT FILINGS  
 
The Court is aware that some parties and attorneys use artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools (such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or similar programs) to help prepare pleadings, motions, or other filings.  
 
While these tools may assist in drafting or explaining legal concepts, all parties remain fully responsible for the accuracy and truthfulness of their filings.  
 
AI tools sometimes generate incorrect or “hallucinated” case citations, statutes, or facts that appear genuine but are not. While these citations look real, they are not. Submitting inaccurate or fabricated material may result in denial of relief, sanctions, or other consequences.  
 
To reduce errors (and minimize the risk of sanctions), the Court expects filers using AI to:  
 
1. Independently and carefully verify every citation and legal authority using official or reliable legal sources. Again, the party using AI is responsible for false citations.  
2. Confirm all facts are true and supported by evidence in the record.  
3. Tell the AI tool to provide only real and verifiable citations with links to the cases when possible.  
4. Remember: AI tools are not lawyers and cannot give legal advice.  
 
The Court supports responsible use of technology, but every filer is accountable for ensuring the accuracy of what is filed. A party who is irresponsible with the use of these tools, or (worse) knowingly submits pleadings with non-existent facts/caselaw, shall be subject to sanctions.