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Using AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are improving, but they are still not reliable when it comes to legal matters.  AI can help you learn about the court process, but it can also make mistakes. 

This page explains how to use AI safely and when to be careful.  Remember, you can always reach out for free or low cost legal help from a licensed attorney or contact or visit the Self-Help Center if you aren't sure whether AI is on the right track. 

 

Questions bw AI works best when you give it clear instructions.

Ask detailed questions.  Try prompts like:

  • “Explain Nevada’s best interest factors used to decide child custody.”
  • “What are common steps in a Nevada divorce case?”
  • “Help me outline the facts of my case.”
  • “Summarize this text.”
  • “Help me understand the difference between an informal trial and a traditional trial in Nevada.”

Avoid short, vague prompts like:

  • “Tell me what to file.”
  • “Write my entire motion for me.”
  • “What will the judge do?”
  • “What is the best legal strategy?”
 

Checklist complete What AI can help you with

AI is a learning tool.  It is good for simple learning tasks such as: 

  • Defining legal words — AI can tell you what a legal term means in plain English.
  • Summarizing laws and rules — You can ask AI to explain a lengthy or complicated law or rule. 
  • Understanding court documents — AI can explain a court document or order so you better understand what it means.  
  • Organizing your facts — You can ask it to help turn your notes into a more formal statement or timeline of events.
  • Explaining court steps — AI can explain different court processes and how a case typically moves through the system.

AI cannot tell you what will happen in your case or how to 'win.'  These tips may help you avoid mistakes.

  • Check the sources — Always look up the real rule or law yourself to make sure it says what AI thinks it says.  AI uses everything on the internet to come up with an answer, and sometimes it uses information from untrustworthy sources.
  • Question AI — Ask what information it might be missing, or other ways to look at the situation.  It may come up with other points of view for you to think about. 
  • Use AI to learn, not to decide — Treat AI like a study helper.  Only you can decide what to do. 
  • Never submit AI generated text without reviewing it — You are responsible for submitting truthful and accurate documents to the court.
  • Do not enter private details — Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, addresses, or confidential facts.  They may not be stored safely. 

 

Warning bw What AI cannot do

AI has limits, and some can cause problems.

  • AI cannot give legal advice — Only a licensed lawyer can do that.
  • AI may give wrong answers — Sometimes it makes up cases or laws.
  • AI may not draft proper legal documents — It does not always know what format or content is required for each specific court.  
  • AI may not know current Nevada laws or Clark County rules — Laws and local rules change, and AI may not be up to date.
  • AI cannot choose your strategy — You must decide what to file and when.

Avoid AI in these situations:

  • Final court filings — AI may format things wrong or cite fake cases.  Check with the self-help center for current, accurate versions of court forms. 
  • Confidential or sealed cases — AI tools may store what you type, risking your privacy.
  • When accuracy is critical — AI can sound confident even when it is wrong.  It may give you biased information in an effort to please you. 

 

AI is a useful tool that can help get you started with your case, but should not be relied on without doing additional work. You should always double check everything before filing your paperwork. Judges can issue fines and sanctions for turning in AI generated filings that use made up law or that are frivolous.