In a recent bid to handle matters regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and courts, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero requested the state lawmakers to “stand down” and permit the judiciary to formulate its own guidelines. Guerrero made statements during a San Francisco Judicial Council meeting, post her decision to entrust the task to a task force led by Justice Brad Hill of the Fifth District Court of Appeal. This taskforce’s primary responsibility is to determine the ideal approach to tackle questions related to evidence, filings, and court work that AI might influence.
In response to possible objections from the legislative community, Guerrero stated, “I think that we know best what we need moving forward with no disrespect to the legislative branch.”
This development was reported by The Recorder, an esteemed legal news publication, and demonstrates a key step in the judiciary’s move towards embracing advanced technological solutions in their processes.