AI rules for self-represented litigants: U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
In effect · Federal · Kansas
| Scope | All cases in the federal district court for Kansas |
|---|---|
| Order or rule | Standing Order: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Preparing Court Filings |
| Number | 26-01 |
| Date signed | 2026-01-28 |
| Status | In effect |
| Applies to self-represented litigants | Yes. The order names pro se litigants. |
| Do you have to disclose AI use? | Only if ordered. The court may require a sworn statement in a specific case. |
| Certification required | Only if ordered. A sworn statement may have to name the AI tool, identify AI-generated parts, and certify that you checked every cited authority. |
| What you must verify | Review and verify everything an AI tool drafted or helped draft, including citations, quotations, paraphrased statements, legal analysis, and the facts and history of your case. |
| Sanctions mentioned | Striking the filing, monetary sanctions, filing restrictions, or dismissal of your case. |
Summary
The District of Kansas lets litigants use AI but holds every filer, including people representing themselves, responsible for checking all AI-assisted content. The court can strike a filing that appears unverified and can require a sworn AI disclosure in any case.
What this means for you
- You can use AI, but you must check every citation, quote, and fact before filing.
- If the judge orders it in your case, you may have to file a sworn statement about your AI use.
- A filing that looks unchecked can be struck by the court on its own.
Standing Order 26-01, District of Kansas
Last verified: 2026-10-21
Changes
- 2026-10-21 — Added to directory.
This summary is general legal information, not legal advice. Court rules change, and individual judges may add their own requirements. Always read the official order and your judge's rules before you file.
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