---
title: "Draft a character reference for a sentence hearing in the Supreme Court of New South Wales"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/criminal-law/draft-a-character-reference-for-a-sentence-hearing-in-the-supreme-court"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A20-B15-2"
practice_area: "Criminal Law"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["NSW"]
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Draft a character reference for a sentence hearing in the Supreme Court of New South Wales

> Do not generate the reference. List the topics the referee will cover in their own words.

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Criminal Law](https://ailawframework.com/practice/criminal-law.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| How AI is used | Do not generate the reference. List the topics the referee will cover in their own words. |
| What the lawyer must review | The reference must reflect the referee. Disclose that generative AI was not used to generate its content. |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer-led judgement**

Practice Note SC Gen 23 says generative AI must not be used to generate the content of an affidavit, witness statement, character reference or other material that is meant to reflect a person's evidence or opinion. The document has to disclose that generative AI was not used to generate its content.

- What the AI does: Do not generate the reference. List the topics the referee will cover in their own words.
- What the lawyer does: The reference must reflect the referee. Disclose that generative AI was not used to generate its content.
- Basis: Checked against the linked public source on 10 October 2026.
- Written for: NSW

## Notes

- Forum: Supreme Court of New South Wales. Document: Character reference for a sentence hearing.
- Main AI risk: Practice Note SC Gen 23 says generative AI must not be used to generate the content of an affidavit, witness statement, character reference or other material that is meant to reflect a person's evidence or opinion. The document has to disclose that generative AI was not used to generate its content.

## Sources

- [Supreme Court of NSW: Practice Note SC Gen 23](https://supremecourt.nsw.gov.au/documents/Practice-and-Procedure/Practice-Notes/general/current/PN_SC_Gen_23.pdf) (checked 2026-10-10)

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/criminal-law/draft-a-character-reference-for-a-sentence-hearing-in-the-supreme-court/united-states.md) | Red |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*