The rule library
The duties that accompany a signed paper, and the court system’s approach to AI.
The signature rule, the adopted AI policy and the committee’s recommendations have different roles. These pages keep the text of each connected to its official source.
Adopted March 25, 2026; effective June 1, 2026
Part 161 states the Unified Court System’s policy on artificial intelligence tools in court papers. It permits their use subject to the duties that already apply to submissions and says attorneys and parties should not be required to disclose that use when submitting papers.
Signature and certification under Part 130
Section 130-1.1a requires signatures on papers served on another party or submitted to a court. An unsigned paper is subject to being stricken if the omission is not promptly corrected, absent good cause.
December 2025 report; Appendix 4 memorandum dated October 24, 2025
The Advisory Committee’s annual report includes a memorandum to the Administrative Board explaining its proposed policy and model rule for generative AI in court papers. The memorandum places the duty to correct false or fictitious material within the responsibilities that already accompany a signed submission.