Florida: AI rules for lawyers

What this means for lawyers

Every signer of a filing in a Florida state court now represents that "the legal authorities identified exist and are accurately cited" (Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.515(d)(2), effective 15 June 2026). This applies to lawyers and unrepresented parties, and it is the practical check on AI-generated citations.

Courts may sanction a filing that is inconsistent with that representation, after notice and an opportunity to be heard. Listed sanctions include reprimand, contempt, striking the document, dismissal of proceedings, costs and attorneys' fees.

Florida state courts may not require separate AI disclosure or certification. The Supreme Court's administrative order AOSC26-12 (28 May 2026, effective 15 June 2026) says courts may not impose such requirements through local administrative orders, court policies, judicial practices and procedures, or other means.

AOSC26-12 governs Florida state courts. Federal courts sitting in Florida were not checked against primary sources, so check the assigned federal judge's standing orders before filing.

As at 31 October 2026.

Telling the court and the client

• Tell the courtUnclear

  Court disclosure: no rule found requiring disclosure of AI use in Florida state courts; the Supreme Court has said courts may not impose it, but the signer must represent that cited authorities exist and are accurately cited. Federal courts: depends on the judge (not verified here). Client disclosure/consent: depends.

  No rule requires disclosure of AI use as such. Ethics Opinion 24-1 (non-binding) recommends informed consent before using a third-party generative AI program if the use would involve disclosing confidential information, says consent is not required under rule 4-1.6 if no confidential information goes to a third party, and says the lawyer must inform the client, preferably in writing, before charging the client the actual cost of using generative AI.

  In re: Amendments to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.515, No. SC2026-0673

  Administrative Order No. AOSC26-12, In re: Representations by Signers of Filings

  Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 24-1
• Tell the clientVaries

  Same basis and sources as above.