RAILS Fellow & Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Martin B. (Marty) McGee has issued a revised administrative order governing the use of artificial intelligence in court proceedings for Cabarrus County, NC, effective December 5, 2025.
Judge McGee invites feedback or questions via email:
martin.mcgee@duke.edu
In short, the order leans into a key distinction. AI that creates, alters, or analyzes evidence triggers disclosure, while AI used for drafting, research, or other advocacy support does not. To address concerns about the latter kinds of use, the order emphasizes that lawyers and litigants remain fully responsible for what they file or argue, and that existing professional responsibility rules already address concerns about accuracy, candor, and verification—given that AI can reduce the friction involved in producing polished but potentially unverified material.
Judge McGee aims for this approach to be practical, technology-neutral, and designed to endure as tools evolve. Rather than treating hallucinations as a defining feature of AI, the order focuses on education, early issue-spotting, and accountability where it matters most—when AI use may affect the validity or reliability of evidence. To support implementation, Judge McGee has also released a concise Quick Reference Guide.
Read more about the order on Judge McGee’s LinkedIn and reach out to him with questions or feedback via email (martin.mcgee@duke.edu) or on LinkedIn.
