Where required, the certification typically states whether generative AI was used in drafting and affirms that a licensed attorney checked every citation and quotation against the original source.
Some courts require it with every filing, others only where AI was used, and formats are prescribed by the individual judge.
Alternative Names:
AI Certification, Generative AI Certification
Why it Matters?
The certification shifts the verification duty from an implicit professional obligation to an explicit filed representation, which meaningfully raises the consequences of a lapse. A false certification is a misrepresentation to the court rather than merely inadequate diligence, and firms should treat the signature accordingly.
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