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Attorneys and self-represented litigants using AI for legal research or drafting must sign and 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, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence were before submission verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being, and - 2. that the self-represented litigant or attorneys 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.
Attorneys and self-represented litigants using AI for legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached certification before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, certifying 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, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence were before submission verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources by an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and - 2. that the person 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 AI-use certification states that the signer reviewed and will comply with the Standing Order, verified AI-contributed information through traditional legal sources before submission, and acknowledges possible sanctions for noncompliance.
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- Certificate
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- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
I, an attorney or self-represented litigant in the 394th Judicial District Court, hereby certify as follows: 1. I reviewed and understand this Court's Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case. 2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence—including language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis—was before submission to this Court verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being licensed to practice in the State of Texas. 3. I understand that I will be held responsible and subject to possible sanction under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 10, and the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt of court, for failing to comply with the Court's Standing Order or this certification. Signed on: _____ _____ [ATTORNEY NAME]
Attorneys and self-represented litigants who use AI for legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached certification before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding.
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.
Before filing or submitting material to the Court, the filer must have all generative-AI-created or contributed information verified as accurate using traditional non-AI legal sources by a human or Texas-licensed attorney.
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.
- 1. I reviewed and understand this Court's Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case.
The request form calls for the cause number, requestor and applicable agency name, contact information, reason for the request, requestor signature, and signing date.
Court's wording
## REQUEST FOR ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL DFPS COURT RECORDS - 1. CAUSE NUMBER: _____ - 2. NAME OF REQUESTOR AND AGENCY NAME AS APPLICABLE: _____ - 3. ADDRESS OF REQUESTOR: _____ - 4. EMAIL ADDRESS OF REQUESTOR: _____ - 5. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF REQUESTOR: _____ - 6. REASON FOR REQUEST: _____ SIGNATURE OF REQUESTOR: _____ DATE SIGNED: _____
2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence—including language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis—was before submission to this Court verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being.
Include
- •AI disclosure
1. I reviewed and understand this Court’s Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case.
Include
- •AI disclosure
The certification must state that the filer understands they may be held responsible and subject to sanctions or contempt for noncompliance.
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.
Any other person or entity requesting access to a confidential case file subject to this standing order may submit a request to the Court using the form attached as Exhibit "A".
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
This standing order does not prohibit electronic filing as provided for by TRCP 21(f).
Nothing in this standing order prohibits the use of electronic filing as mandated by TRCP 21(f).
Civil cases
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Specified records in DFPS suits must be maintained as confidential, with access allowed to the listed people and entities.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that access to affidavits, court reports, and other documents filed in a suit brought by DFPS pursuant to Chapters 261, 262, and 264 of the Texas Family Code are CONFIDENTIAL and shall be maintained by the District Clerk of Brewster County as such. The Clerk of the Court shall allow access to these pleadings, orders, and documents to the court, an associate judge, DFPS employees, employees of a Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) acting as an authorized agent of DFPS, a party, a party's attorney, any attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem for the child, and the Office of the Attorney General.
Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
If technical difficulties occur, participants must immediately notify the Court Coordinator using the contact information in the hearing notice, by telephone or email.
If technical difficulties occur, notify the Court Coordinator immediately by telephone or email using the contact information provided in the hearing notice.
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