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Bankruptcy General Order No. 210: Filings Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California — Judge Christopher B. Latham · California
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The Southern District of California Bankruptcy Court’s General Order 210 applies to all filers starting January 1, 2026. Any pleading, motion, or paper prepared in any aspect with generative AI must include a signed certification identifying the AI program and confirming factual and legal accuracy review.
- Applies to
- all
- Effective
- 01 Jan 2026
- Current version
- Original · 18 Nov 2025
- Last verified
- 06 Sept 2026
What the document requires
- Pleadings, motions, or papers prepared in any aspect with generative AI must be accompanied by a signed attestation or certification.
- The certification must identify the AI program used.
- The filer must certify that the document was checked for factual and legal accuracy using reliable means.
- The order applies to attorneys and self-represented litigants.
- Bankruptcy Rule 9011 continues to apply to all filed documents.
Version history
| Version | Date | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Originalcurrent | 2025-11-18 | First version recorded. | official |
Sources
Cite this record
SafeLegalAI Legal AI Regulation Tracker, "Bankruptcy General Order No. 210: Filings Using Generative Artificial Intelligence" (U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California — Judge Christopher B. Latham, Original, 2025-11-18), safelegalai.com/regulation/us-federal/us-casb-court-2025-generative-ai-filings (accessed 2026-09-16). Data: CC BY 4.0.
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