California courts are testing AI tools to draft legal docs and research, starting in civil cases but eyeing criminal ones where liberty hangs in the balance. Los Angeles Superior Court is piloting AI from Learned Hand, powered by Google and OpenAI, aiming to speed up justice amid mounting caseloads. While Riverside County already uses it for civil and probate cases, LA’s broader contract includes criminal and family court testing — sparking alarm among judges and prosecutors. Critics fear AI can’t grasp racial bias or complex social issues, risks eroding public trust, and may fabricate precedents — as seen in lawyer fines. The AI’s backers say it’s a necessary efficiency boost, testable for bias, and meant to assist — not replace — human judgment. Yet, crucial questions remain: Are parties aware AI is being tested? Could it be used on active criminal cases like suppression motions? The stakes are high — and the system’s blind spots could cost more than just time.

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