27 May 2026; start date not confirmedSecondarySupreme Court of OklahomaLast checked 31 October 2026
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Oklahoma: AI rules for lawyers
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What this means for lawyers
The Supreme Court of Oklahoma has issued a court-wide administrative order (SCAD-2026-17, 23 March 2026). It does not discourage AI use in Oklahoma courts if the use complies with legal and ethical standards. It says disclosure of AI assistance shall not be required in a legal filing, and that everyone filing documents in Oklahoma courts is responsible for their content and accuracy.
If you file anything in the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals (OCCA) and generative AI produced or changed any part of it, a person responsible for the document must verify that part as accurate. Failure can lead to waiver of the affected issue, striking of the document and/or contempt. The rule is in force from 18 February 2026.
The Supreme Court of Oklahoma has publicly reprimanded a lawyer (reciprocal discipline) over fabricated AI citations. It said AI use is not inherently problematic if lawyers protect client confidentiality and verify what they sign, and that signing unverified AI citations shows reckless disregard for the truth.
In federal court in Oklahoma, check the individual judge or court. The Western District of Oklahoma Bankruptcy Court requires an attestation for any document drafted using generative AI (from 1 September 2023). Chief Judge Palk of the Western District of Oklahoma requires disclosure of the tool and a certification of accuracy.
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Telling the court and the client
- Tell the courtVaries by court
Court disclosure: no in Oklahoma state courts. The Supreme Court's order says disclosure of AI assistance shall not be required in a legal filing, and the OCCA requires verification, not disclosure. Yes in some federal courts: an attestation is required in the W.D. Okla.
Bankruptcy Court, and disclosure plus certification is required before Chief Judge Palk. Client disclosure/consent: no rule found. The Supreme Court's Reeves opinion refers to the duty to protect client confidentiality when using AI, but states no consent requirement.
- Tell the clientUnclear
Same basis and sources as above.
What changed in Oklahoma in the last 12 months
- DatedState ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Association v. Reeves, 2026 OK 37 (attorney discipline, AI-fabricated citations)
- DatedRe: Generative Artificial Intelligence, SCAD-2026-17 (Administrative Order; 2026 OK 19)
- DatedRule 1.17 Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Order Adopting New Procedural Rule, 2026 OK CR 7)
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Courts and tribunals
23 March 2026; start date not confirmedProfessional guidanceSupreme Court of OklahomaLast checked 31 October 2026
18 February 2026; start date not confirmedSecondaryOklahoma Court of Criminal AppealsLast checked 31 October 2026
1 September 2023; start date not confirmedProfessional guidanceU.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of OklahomaLast checked 31 October 2026
none shown; start date not confirmedProfessional guidanceU.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma (Chambers of Chief Judge Palk)none shownLast checked 31 October 2026
Sources
- Supreme Court of Oklahoma: State ex rel. Oklahoma Bar Association v. Reeves, 2026 OK 37 (attorney discipline, AI-fabricated citations) · last checked
- Supreme Court of Oklahoma: Re: Generative Artificial Intelligence, SCAD-2026-17 (Administrative Order; 2026 OK 19) · last checked
- Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals: Rule 1.17 Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Order Adopting New Procedural Rule, 2026 OK CR 7) · last checked
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Oklahoma: General Order 23-01: Pleadings Using Generative Artificial Intelligence · last checked
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma (Chambers of Chief Judge Palk): Disclosure and Certification Requirements – Generative Artificial Intelligence · last checked
- Rule 1.17 Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence · last checked
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