AI disclosure to the court
Also: disclosure of AI use, AI use declaration
Some courts require you to say if AI helped prepare a filing.
The fuller definition
Some courts and tribunals require parties to say when AI was used to prepare filed material, for example in a declaration or a note on the document. The Federal Court's notice to the profession is one example.
- Filing
Prepared with AI help
- Notice
Court requires a statement
- Declaration
Included with the filing
A simplified relationship, not a screenshot or a complete design.
A concrete example
A notice asks parties to state whether AI-generated content appears in their submissions and to verify any AI-generated references.
The distinction that matters
Disclosure rules vary by court and change often. The requirement lives in the court's notice or rules, not in the AI tool.
Related terms
Certification of authorities
A statement a lawyer signs in a court filing saying they checked that every case cited is real. Ontario requires it in factums.
Law & professional practiceFabricated citation
A case or quotation the AI invented. It looks real and is not.
Reliability & securityConfidentiality
Keeping private material from people who may not see it. Check who can read, store, or share what you put into a tool.
Where it is taught
What courts expect when you use AISource and further reading
Federal Court notice, May7 2024 — scope and exceptionsThe definition and example are written for this library. The link gives background, official documentation or legal authority as labelled. Legal scope depends on the jurisdiction and current text; product features depend on release and settings.