Guidance for implementing AI in courts
As courts explore artificial intelligence (AI) tools, understanding best practices, risks, and governance frameworks is essential. The AI Rapid Response Team (RRT) has released two key documents to help courts integrate AI responsibly.
Who should read this?
- Judges & court administrators: Understand AI applications, governance, and oversight
- IT leaders & policymakers: Evaluate AI risks and establish guidelines for responsible adoption
- Court staff & legal professionals: Learn how AI tools can support case management and legal workflows
Why this guidance matters
AI adoption in courts is growing rapidly, yet many lack clear policies on AI use, data privacy, and accountability. These guides provide practical steps for integrating AI tools safely and effectively.
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes
How is AI changing court operations?
Courts are beginning to use AI for document summarization, case research, and public engagement. However, AI-generated content must be reviewed to prevent errors, bias, and misinformation. Implementing a "human-in-the-loop" approach ensures AI enhances — not replaces — judicial decision-making.
Key considerations
Start small
Courts should experiment with AI on low-risk tasks such as summarizing documents or drafting internal communications before scaling up.
Review AI-generated outputs
A human-in-the-loop approach is essential — courts should assume AI-generated content may contain errors or biases.
Understand contracts and data risks
AI tools store and process data differently, and courts must carefully review vendor contracts, terms of service, and security policies.
The rise of AI in courts
of Americans believe AI can improve court accessibility, but they have concerns about fairness and transparency.
courts are actively testing AI tools for legal research, document review, and case management.
of court leaders say they need more AI governance guidelines before adopting AI in court operations.
FAQs on AI implementation in courts
Understand principles & practices for AI use in courts
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