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Notice to the Parties and the Profession: The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Court Proceedings

NOTICE TO THE PARTIES AND THE PROFESSION The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Court Proceedings

Guidelines Institutional policyNorthern America · CAin force

This notice by the Federal Court of Canada requires parties and counsel to declare the use of artificial intelligence in generating content for documents submitted in court proceedings. It outlines principles regarding caution in legal references and maintaining a 'human in the loop' for verification. The notice applies specifically to generative AI systems capable of creating new content rather than basic automation tools.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Federal Court of CanadaJudiciary · CA
Lead issuer
Legal forceAdvisory
Under whose authorityInstitutional policy
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

Professional groupRegulatorsAI deployers and users

Counsel, parties, and interveners participating in legal proceedings at the Federal Court of Canada.

Sectors
Justice · court proceedings

What the document contains

What's covered

The notice covers mandatory disclosure declarations for AI-generated content in court documents, guiding principles for verifying legal references and maintaining accuracy, and definitions of the types of AI tools to which the rules apply.

What's missing

The text does not specify exact legal penalties or fines for failing to submit the required AI declaration.

Key takeaways
  • Parties must disclose the use of artificial intelligence to create or generate new content in documents submitted to the Federal Court.
  • The declaration must be placed in the first paragraph of the relevant document.
  • Users are urged to exercise caution and rely on reliable sources when using AI for legal references and analysis.
  • A 'human in the loop' approach is essential to verify and ensure the accuracy of AI-generated content.
  • The notice applies to generative AI tools capable of creating new content but excludes basic automation or editing software.
Principles it states
CautionHuman in the loop
Outline
· 1. Declaration for AI-Generated Content
· 2. Principles on the Use of AI
· 3. Explanation of this Notice
Issued20 December 2023
Length1,061 words · 3 pages
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

1/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

The Court recognizes that counsel have duties as Officers of the Court.

3. Explanation of this Notice

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Fairness

3/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

It would be unfair to place AI-related responsibilities only on these self-represented individuals, and allow counsel to rely on their duties.

3. Explanation of this Notice

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Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

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Human Oversight

4/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

To ensure accuracy and trustworthiness, it is essential to check documents and material generated by AI. The Court urges verification of any AI-created content in these documents.

2. Principles on the Use of AI

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Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

Physical AI Governancecore
artificial_intelligence court_proceedings legal_practice judicial_integrity generative_ai