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PJO 26-14 Disclosure of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Court Filings — physical PDF page 1

PJO 26-14 Disclosure of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Court Filings · physical PDF page 1 ·

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF STATE OF OREGON
FOR MARION COUNTY

) PRESIDING JUDGE ORDER

In the Matter of: Disclosure of the Use of )
Artificial Intelligence in Court Filings ) 26MARPJO No. 26-14
)
PURPOSE:

This Order governs the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including but not
limited to large language models, AlI-assisted legal research tools, and AlI-drafted text) in
documents submitted to this court. Its purpose is to ensure accuracy, maintain the integrity of the
judicial process, and reinforce counsel’s professional obligations.

Al-assisted tools may be used for research, drafting, or summarization, but they do not replace
the professional judgment, independent verification, or legal obligations of counsel or
self-represented litigants. Users must review and confirm the accuracy of any Al-generated text,
citations, or legal authority.

I HEREBY FIND THAT:

ORCP 17 provides that when an attorney or party signs or submits a pleading, motion, or similar
document, they are certifying that, based on their reasonable knowledge, information, and
belief formed after making such inquiry as is reasonable under the circumstances:

1. The legal claims or defenses are supported by existing law or a good-faith argument for
extending, modifying, or reversing existing law.

2. The factual assertions are supported by evidence or are specifically identified as
assertions the person reasonably believes will be supported after further investigation.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Ifa party or attorney uses an AI tool to draft, summarize, or generate legal analysis or
citations in a filing, they must include a brief statement at the end of the document:

“Portions of this filing were prepared using an artificial intelligence tool. All
citations, quotations, and legal assertions have been verified by the undersigned

in accordance with ORCP 17.”

This disclosure does not require identification of the tool used or the specific text
generated.

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