KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Chief Justice Bryan Sykes says Jamaica has become one of the first countries in the region to implement clear rules for how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used in its courts.
In making the statement on Tuesday, Sykes said the guidelines are designed to ensure that AI enhances justice delivery without undermining fairness, accuracy, or integrity.
He said the rules apply to the Supreme Court, the Revenue Court, the High Court, and the Circuit Divisions of the Gun Court.
Acknowledging the growing use of AI in preparing legal documents, the Chief Justice called for this process to be responsible, secure, and transparent to ensure the integrity of the judicial process is maintained.
He noted that there are numerous benefits of Generative AI.
“It will enhance efficiency and enhance court operations. It will also simplify the preparation of legal submissions, reduce clerical delays, ease the filing process, and support self-representative litigants. Court staff will also use AI to improve document management, scheduling, and information retrieval. We are ensuring proceedings are faster, more accurate, and transparent. For ordinary Jamaicans, these changes mean faster access to justice, clearer processes, and a system that works for everyone.”
The Chief Justice has also urged attorneys to thoroughly review documents done with the assistance of AI before submission to the court.
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