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Standing Order 2026-03: Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Court Filings
United States District Court for the District of Maryland — Judge George L. Russell III · Maryland
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The District of Maryland issued Standing Order 2026-03 on August 5, 2026 for generative AI in court filings. The order cautions attorneys and unrepresented parties to verify all filings before submission and warns that hallucinated citations, quotations, or representations may lead to Rule 11 sanctions.
- Applies to
- lawyers, litigants
- Effective
- 05 Aug 2026
- Current version
- Original · 05 Aug 2026
- Last verified
- 06 Sept 2026
- Official text
- www.mdd.uscourts.gov/sites/mdd/files/2026-03.pdf
What the document requires
- The standing order cites Rule 11 certifications for pleadings, written motions, and other papers.
- It cautions that lawyers and unrepresented litigants relying on generative AI have filed nonexistent citations and fake quotations.
- Attorneys and unrepresented parties must verify the accuracy of all filings before submission, especially when relying on AI.
- The presiding judge may impose Rule 11 sanctions and refer attorneys to the Disciplinary and Admissions Committee.
Version history
| Version | Date | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Originalcurrent | 2026-08-05 | First version recorded. | official |
Sources
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SafeLegalAI Legal AI Regulation Tracker, "Standing Order 2026-03: Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Court Filings" (United States District Court for the District of Maryland — Judge George L. Russell III, Original, 2026-08-05), safelegalai.com/regulation/us-federal/us-mdd-court-2026-genai-filings (accessed 2026-10-07). Data: CC BY 4.0.
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