Artificial Intelligence in Court Administration: International Experience and Ukrainian Practices

On 24 February, an international online webinar entitled ‘The Role of AI in Court Administration: Improving Team Performance’ took place. The webinar was organised by the International Association for Court Administration (IACA) in cooperation with the State Judicial Administration of Ukraine and the EU Project Pravo-Justice.

More than 400 participants from different countries attended the event. Experts from Ukraine, Singapore and the United States shared their practical experience of integrating AI into court operations. The speakers placed special emphasis on the risks, ethical considerations, and responsible use of AI tools, noting that digital transformation of justice must be aligned with the principles of the rule of law, data protection, and public trust in the judicial system.

Pamela Harris, President of the International Association for Court Administration, emphasised that it is essential to strike a balance between innovation and the principles of justice.

“Today, courts have a heavy caseload, but this cannot be an excuse for delays in proceedings. That is why additional tools, such as artificial intelligence, have become essential to keep the judicial system running smoothly. At the same time, we must take a responsible approach to their use: technology must serve the intended purposes, must not violate the principle of fairness, and must meet the expectations of society,” emphasised Pamela Harris, President of the International Association for Court Administration.

Leonid Sapelnikov, Deputy Head of the State Judicial Administration of Ukraine, focused on how artificial intelligence can enhance team performance.

“Artificial intelligence in court administration can automate routine processes, analyse large datasets to predict court caseloads, and assist with human resource management and strategic planning. At the same time, it is not about replacing people with machines, but about strengthening the team’s professional capacity. In the European context, digital justice is a priority, and innovations should be implemented in line with ethical considerations, transparency, and respect for human rights. For Ukraine, this is an element of a broader transformation of the justice system on the path to European integration,” emphasised Leonid Sapelnikov.

Commenting on the challenges faced by the Ukrainian judiciary, Volodymyr Chaban, Judicial Reform Component Lead at the EU Project Pravo-Justice, emphasised that digital solutions are becoming an element of the country’s institutional sustainability.

“When human resources are limited and the caseload is increasing, technology becomes a tool for ensuring access to justice. For Ukraine, digitalisation is a matter of survival and the sustainability of the justice system. We are already seeing practical results: in the Supreme Court, artificial intelligence helps legal professionals analyse legal positions more quickly and accurately. We are also closely studying international experience, in particular the approaches of the United States and Singapore to the digital transformation of courts. The EU Project Pravo-Justice will further support the implementation of digital solutions in Ukraine, as technological modernisation is an important prerequisite for ensuring transparency and efficiency in the judiciary,” assured Volodymyr Chaban.

Moreover, during the webinar, participants also explored the regulatory framework and standard operating procedures for AI use, data management and data protection, and learned about real-life case studies showing how AI can boost the performance of judges and court staff.

Bohdan Kryklyvenko, member of the board of the All-Ukrainian Association of Court Employees and Chief of Staff of the High Anti-Corruption Court, shared his insights on the Ukrainian experience of regulating the use of artificial intelligence in courts. In particular, he presented a standard operating procedure (SOP) on the use of AI algorithms in court administration to support the administration of justice, a document developed in 2025 in collaboration with the All-Ukrainian Association of Court Employees and supported by the EU Project Pravo-Justice.

Rasim Babanly, Acting Chief of Staff of the Supreme Court, focused on the application of generative AI in the Database of Legal Positions of the Supreme Court 2.0, a key digital tool for ensuring the consistency of jurisprudence and legal certainty.

Special guests also deliveredpresentations during the webinar. Michael Navin, Principal Court Management Consultant at the National Centre for State Courts (USA), shared insights into AI projects implemented in US courts and some practical resources. Ken Hwee Tan, Transformation and Innovation Officer at the Supreme Court of Singapore, spoke about the comprehensive integration of AI and AI management models.

Following the webinar, participants concluded that the use of artificial intelligence in court administration is already a practical tool for improving court efficiency. At the same time, clear regulatory frameworks, responsible technology management models, and the exchange of best practices between countries remain essential for its effective implementation.