Articles for court professionals

Adapting universal design in courthouse planning, including the use of assistive technologies, clearer processes, and flexible options, can enhance accessibility, fairness, and participation for all users, including people with disabilities and those self-representing, according to an article by Diane Robinson and Zachary Zarnow of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC).

AI language models rely on accurate and specific prompts to function most effectively, and understanding the difference between AI, GenAI, and Large Language Models can optimize results.

A study conducted by the Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School and LaGratta Consulting has shown that remote family law court hearing participants find their experience less fair than those attending in person, though the choice between the two platforms was split 50/50, suggesting a flexible approach to format could be beneficial.

As artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into the justice system, it's important for courts to consider issues of privacy, bias, ethics, and accessibility, and strategies such as strict privacy laws, bias testing, human oversight, and collaboration with experts, can help ensure responsible and effective use of AI technologies, according to experts who have identified 12 key questions and answers to help courts navigate the use of AI.