Iowa Court Rules Chapter 27
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Iowa Court Rules Chapter 27[1]
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Iowa Court Rules Chapter 27[1]
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Overview
Iowa Court Rules Chapter 27 governs judicial use of artificial-intelligence tools. The Iowa Supreme Court adopted it on July 21, 2026, with effect from January 1, 2027.[1]
Scope and safeguards
The chapter applies to judicial officers and people assisting their adjudicative work. Judges retain independent decision-making responsibility, and judges or assistants must independently verify factual and legal sources in AI-prepared work.[2]
Assistants need the judge's approval before using AI for adjudicative duties and must disclose that use and the source-verification status to the judge.[2]
Tools used with judicial case information require approval by a judicial-branch committee for confidentiality, security and reliability. Case information includes public and confidential filings and draft decisions. The state court administrator must publish the approved-tool list.[2]
Implementation
The adoption order directs the state court administrator to appoint the committee and implement the chapter. The rules' effective date is January 1, 2027; they were not already operative when adopted.[1]