S.D.N.Y.: Individual Practices in Civil Cases, Section 8.F: Use of ChatGPT and Other Tool…
Hon. Arun Subramanian, U.S. District Judge · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Verified September 28, 2026
- Citation
- Individual Practices in Civil Cases, Section 8.F: Use of ChatGPT and Other Tools (Judge Arun Subramanian, S.D.N.Y.)
- Order date
- May 11, 2026
Summary
'Counsel is responsible for providing the Court with complete and accurate representations of the record, the procedural history of the case, and any cited legal authorities.'
What does the order require?
- 'Counsel is responsible for providing the Court with complete and accurate representations of the record, the procedural history of the case, and any cited legal authorities.'
- 'Use of ChatGPT or other such tools is not prohibited, but counsel must at all times personally confirm for themselves the accuracy of any research conducted by these means.'
- Counsel, 'and specifically designated Lead Trial Counsel', bears responsibility for any filings made by the party that counsel represents.
Practice areas: federal civil
What the practice requires
Section 8.F of Judge Arun Subramanian’s Individual Practices in Civil Cases (revised May 11, 2026), “Use of ChatGPT and Other Tools,” reads:
“Counsel is responsible for providing the Court with complete and accurate representations of the record, the procedural history of the case, and any cited legal authorities. Use of ChatGPT or other such tools is not prohibited, but counsel must at all times personally confirm for themselves the accuracy of any research conducted by these means.”
It adds that counsel, “and specifically designated Lead Trial Counsel,” bears responsibility for any filings made by the party counsel represents.
Scope
The practices apply to “all civil matters before Judge Subramanian except for civil pro se cases.” The provision imposes a personal verification duty on counsel; it requires no disclosure or certification.
Primary source
Individual Practices in Civil Cases, Judge Arun Subramanian, revised May 11, 2026 (PDF)