Brewster County Court
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Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Attorneys and self-represented litigants using AI for case-related legal research or drafting must submit the attached certification before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, attesting to human verification and responsibility for compliance.
Court's wording
All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in connection with a case shall, before using any AI-generated information in a Court submission or proceeding, sign and submit the attached form, certifying that: 1. all language drafted, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or supplied by generative artificial intelligence were before submission verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources, by a human being or attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and 2. that the self-represented litigant or attorney submitting such information understands and acknowledges that they are and will be held responsible and potentially sanctioned for their or their co-counsel's failure to comply with this Order.
The certification states that a human being or Texas-licensed attorney verified all generative-AI-created or contributed information against traditional non-AI legal sources before filing or submission.
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- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence- including quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis-was before filing or submission to this Court verified as accurate by using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being or an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Texas using traditional (non-AI) sources.
The certification states that the signer may be held responsible and sanctioned, including for contempt, for failing to comply with the AI Standing Order or certification.
Court's wording
3. I understand that I will be held responsible and subject to possible sanction under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Remedies Code Chp. 10, and the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt, for failing to comply with the Court's Standing Order or this certification.
1. I reviewed and understand this Court's Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case.
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- •AI disclosure
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
After a hearing date is established with the Judge's court coordinator, the hearing must be formally submitted through the County Clerk's eFile system.
It is therefore ORDERED that once a date for a hearing has been established with the Judge's court coordinator, the hearing must be formally submitted by using the eFile system in the County Clerk's office.
Page 1 | Administrative Order Regarding eFiling of Court Hearing Dates
Filing Fees and Waivers
A $500 deposit must be posted with the Brewster County Clerk in every case where an Ad Litem is appointed.
It is therefore ORDERED that in all cases where an Ad Litem is appointed, a $500 deposit will be required to be posted with the Brewster County Clerk.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Administrative Order Regarding Ad Litem Fees
Chambers Communication Rules
If technical difficulties occur, notify the Court Coordinator immediately by telephone or email using the contact information provided in the hearing notice.
If technical difficulties occur, notify the Court Coordinator immediately by telephone or email using the contact information provided in the hearing notice.
Page 2 | Technical Issues
Questions about appropriate courtroom attire should be directed to court staff before the scheduled hearing whenever possible.
Questions regarding appropriate courtroom attire should be directed to court staff prior to the scheduled hearing whenever possible.
Page 2 | STANDING MEMORANDUM REGARDING COURTROOM ATTIRE