PA. Supreme Court Adopts Interim Policy on the Use of Generative AI by Judicial Officers and Court Personnel
Published on: November 11, 2025
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has established an interim policy regulating the use of generative AI by judicial officers and court personnel, effective December 8, 2025.
Policy Objectives and Scope
- The policy aims to ensure the responsible use of generative AI tools while protecting the judiciary’s confidentiality, integrity, and independence.
- It applies to judicial officers and court personnel using generative AI on Unified Judicial System (UJS) technology resources, but does not extend to lawyers or pro se litigants.
Permitted Uses of Generative AI
- Court personnel may use generative AI for summarizing documents, conducting preliminary legal research, drafting initial versions of documents, editing public documents, and providing interactive services to the public.
- Final opinions cannot be drafted by generative AI, aligning with existing ethical guidelines that hold lawyers accountable for their work.
Compliance and Security Measures
- Personnel must be proficient in generative AI tools and comply with ethical guidelines and laws, including proper attribution of copyrighted material.
- The policy emphasizes the importance of using secured AI systems that maintain confidentiality and prohibits sharing nonpublic information with non-secured systems.
Risks and Responsibilities
- The policy acknowledges risks such as potential bias and inaccuracies in AI-generated content, requiring personnel to review outputs for accuracy.
- Leadership is responsible for ensuring compliance, including reviewing contracts and assessing data security measures.
Read more in Dan’s recent column in the Legal Intelligencer.
