Supreme Court amends rules to address AI use in court filings – The Florida Bar
Supreme Court amends rules to address AI use in court filings – The Florida Bar
Publish Date: 2026-05-29 11:00:00
Source Domain: www.floridabar.org
- The Florida Supreme Court has amended statewide court rules to address the use of generative AI in court filings, requiring attorneys and self-represented litigants to certify that cited legal authorities are accurate.
- The new rules authorize judges to impose sanctions for filings containing fabricated or inaccurately cited authorities, especially those generated by AI tools.
- The amendments serve to create a uniform statewide standard for addressing AI use in filings and replace varied circuit court administrative orders.
- The amendments clarify that courts can impose appropriate sanctions such as reprimand, contempt, or even dismissal of proceedings for filings inconsistent with the accuracy certification.
- The changes go into effect on June 15, with a window for public comments until August 11.
- The Florida Supreme Court aims to balance innovation in AI with maintaining ethical duties, emphasizing verification of all information submitted to the court.
