The Kansas Supreme Court has formed a 21-member Ad Hoc Artificial Intelligence Committee to study the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the state’s legal system. Chief Justice Marla Luckert signed an administrative order creating the committee, emphasizing the importance of balancing AI’s potential benefits with ethical considerations.
“Artificial intelligence holds great promise for helping us work more effectively within the court system, but we must make sure we use it responsibly,” Luckert said.
The committee, created under Supreme Court Administrative Order 2025-CM-017, includes judges, attorneys, legal technologists, and court administrators. Its primary task is to develop recommendations for AI policies and procedures that will govern judicial branch employees, legal professionals, and the public.
The committee is divided into two subcommittees, one focusing on internal policies for court operations and another on external policies for attorneys, litigants, and public users. These subcommittees will:
- Study AI’s role in judicial operations.
- Develop policies for AI use by court employees, including vetting AI vendors and software.
- Recommend guidelines for attorneys and public users interacting with AI-powered legal services.
- Review and evaluate AI applications in court functions.
Chief Judge Jared Johnson of the 28th Judicial District and Meryl Carver-Allmond, general counsel to the chief justice, will co-chair the committee. Members represent various judicial districts, legal institutions, and administrative offices, ensuring a broad perspective on AI’s potential impact.
Luckert highlighted AI’s ability to increase efficiency by automating routine tasks and improving access to justice. However, she stressed the importance of carefully considering risks, including data security, bias, and transparency.
“This committee will propose the policies and procedures that will govern how we ultimately use AI to ensure it is appropriate and beneficial,” she said.
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