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Using AI Tools in Your Case

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California · California

last revised 2026-09-06last verified 2026-09-061 versioncountry page →

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The Northern District of California’s pro se notice permits AI tools for case preparation but warns that filers remain responsible under Rule 11 for everything submitted. It advises self-represented litigants to verify citations, check judge-specific disclosure requirements, and avoid exposing confidential information.

Applies to
litigants, parties
Effective
See version history
Current version
As posted (undated) · 06 Sept 2026
Last verified
06 Sept 2026
Official text
www.cand.uscourts.gov/representing-yourself/tips-pro-se-filers/using-a…

What the document requires

  • The court tells pro se filers that using AI in arguing a case is permitted.
  • Users remain responsible for everything filed with the court.
  • The notice warns that AI tools may generate nonexistent or inaccurate case citations.
  • The page advises users to review assigned judge standing orders and local rules for disclosure requirements.
  • The notice cautions users about confidentiality risks when uploading documents into AI tools.

Version history

VersionDateWhat changedSource
As posted (undated)current2026-09-06First version recorded.official

Sources

Cite this record

SafeLegalAI Legal AI Regulation Tracker, "Using AI Tools in Your Case" (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, As posted (undated), 2026-09-06), safelegalai.com/regulation/us-federal/us-cand-court-2026-prose-ai-tools (accessed 2026-10-07). Data: CC BY 4.0.

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