Florida Supreme Court Sets AI Filing Rules, Effective June 15
Florida Supreme Court mandates certification of legal citations in court filings to address AI errors.
Why it matters: Florida is among the first states to impose ethical AI use standards in legal filings, crucial for attorneys to prevent sanctions and uphold document integrity.
- New Rule 2.515(d)(2) requires filers to certify cited legal authorities exist and are accurately cited.
- Applies to both attorneys and unrepresented parties submitting documents in Florida courts.
- Courts can impose sanctions including reprimands, contempt, dismissal, and fees for noncompliance.
- Rule adopted May 28, 2026, and takes effect statewide June 15, 2026, replacing circuit-level policies.
On May 28, 2026, the Florida Supreme Court amended Rule 2.515(d)(2) of the Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration to address risks from generative AI tools that can produce inaccurate or 'hallucinated' legal citations. The amended rule requires that any individual filing a document in Florida courts must sign and certify that the legal authorities cited "exist and are accurately cited."
This certification applies equally to attorneys and unrepresented parties, emphasizing the responsibility of all filers to ensure accuracy and integrity in court submissions. The court highlighted this change was intended to "promote the accuracy and integrity of court filings" amid rising concerns over AI-generated errors, which can undermine judicial processes.
The statewide rule replaces various circuit court administrative orders, creating uniform standards for AI usage in legal filings across Florida. Enforcement includes possible sanctions such as reprimand, contempt charges, striking of documents, dismissal of proceedings, and awarding of costs or attorneys' fees when filings fail to comply.
The rule takes effect on June 15, 2026, giving practitioners and litigants time to prepare for the new certification requirement. While the amendment was adopted without prior public comment, the court has opened a comment period through August 11, 2026, indicating future adjustments could be made based on feedback.
Florida's move is one of the earliest state-level efforts to govern AI's role in legal practice explicitly, setting a precedent for mitigating risks of AI-generated misinformation in court contexts.
By the numbers:
- May 28, 2026 — date Florida Supreme Court amended AI filing rule
- June 15, 2026 — effective date of amended Rule 2.515(d)(2)
- Multiple sanctions — including contempt and dismissal — possible for noncompliance
Yes, but: The enforcement details and monitoring mechanisms for the certification requirement have yet to be clarified by the court.
What's next: Public comment period for the rule amendment remains open until August 11, 2026, with possible further revisions.