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Standing Order for Civil Cases Before Judge Eumi K. Lee

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California — Judge Eumi K. Lee · California

last revised 2026-08-31last verified 2026-09-061 versioncountry page →

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Judge Eumi K. Lee’s updated civil standing order in the Northern District of California permits generative AI tools with conditions. Counsel must verify AI-assisted research, include a lead-trial-counsel certification for AI-generated submissions, and preserve prompt records if those records become relevant.

Applies to
lawyers
Effective
See version history
Current version
Amended · 31 Aug 2026
Last verified
06 Sept 2026
Official text
www.cand.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/standing-orders/EKL-CivilSta…

What the document requires

  • Use of generative AI tools is not prohibited.
  • Counsel must personally confirm the accuracy of AI-assisted research.
  • Submissions containing AI-generated content must include a certification by lead trial counsel.
  • Failure to certify or verify AI-generated content is sanctionable.
  • Counsel must maintain prompt and inquiry records if those records become relevant.

Version history

VersionDateWhat changedSource
Amendedcurrent2026-08-31First version recorded.official

Sources

Cite this record

SafeLegalAI Legal AI Regulation Tracker, "Standing Order for Civil Cases Before Judge Eumi K. Lee" (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California — Judge Eumi K. Lee, Amended, 2026-08-31), safelegalai.com/regulation/us-federal/us-cand-lee-2026-ai-certification (accessed 2026-10-07). Data: CC BY 4.0.

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