Courts would require reporter checks for AI-made official records

An AI tool could not be the only basis for an official court record, and a qualified court reporter would have to oversee its use. This would cover official transcripts or recordings of proceedings in the state supreme, district, and appellate courts when those courts must keep an official record. A qualified reporter is a competent stenographer who meets minimum qualifications set by the supreme court. The reporter would monitor the AI output as it is made or review it afterward, check that it captures the spoken words, context, and intent, and certify that it meets applicable rules and accuracy standards. The state supreme court would have to maintain or establish oversight policies before courts use AI tools to help create official records. These requirements would apply to official court records created on or after January 1, 2027.

Courts would have to include a reporter's certification with each AI-assisted official record and keep details about the oversight process. This would cover official court records created with help from an AI tool. The certification would name the AI tool and attest that the record is accurate and that a reporter provided oversight. The court would keep the oversight provider's identity and the methods used to check accuracy for the period set by record-retention policies or court rules. These rules would not apply to unofficial recordings or transcripts if they are clearly labeled unofficial and are not submitted as part of the official court record. These requirements would apply to official court records created on or after January 1, 2027.