See You In Court

What happens when artificial intelligence invents legal cases and those citations make their way into a court filing?

Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges says the court is already dealing with the issue.

In this See You In Court clip, Judge Hodges discusses a lawyer whose briefs appeared to contain AI-generated material, the additional legal education he required, and why the court takes fabricated citations seriously.

The conversation grows out of a larger point Judge Hodges makes about appellate review: the Court of Appeals checks the record and verifies whether attorneys’ representations are accurate.

He also discusses the court’s increased sanctions authority, from $2,500 to $10,000, and whether stronger consequences may help deter this type of conduct.

Artificial intelligence appears elsewhere in Episode 54 as well, as Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate examine another developing question: what happens when alleged harm involving AI itself becomes the subject of litigation?

Hear the full conversation with Judge Hodges:

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“If it’s not in the record, it didn’t happen.”

Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why transcripts can be critically important when a case reaches the appellate court.

The Court of Appeals is a court of review. If an evidentiary hearing is important to an issue on appeal but there is no transcript or record of what occurred, the appellate court may have to defer to the trial judge.

Judge Hodges also explains that the court does not simply accept what attorneys say happened. The record is checked to make sure counsel’s representations are accurate.

Hear the full conversation with Judge Hodges, Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate:

https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/

Watch the full episode:

https://youtu.be/Pp0kjKRrB7g

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What happens when a judge personally disagrees with the law?

Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why his judicial philosophy centers on applying the law fairly and correctly, regardless of personal preference.

“We’re not here to make law. It’s our job to follow the rule of law.”

In this See You In Court clip, Judge Hodges discusses the role of the legislature, judicial restraint, and the responsibility appellate judges have to follow established law even when they may prefer a different outcome.

Hear the full conversation with Judge Hodges, Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate:

https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/

Watch the full episode:
https://youtu.be/Pp0kjKRrB7g

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What gives Georgians confidence that their cases will receive a fair review when they reach the appellate courts?

In this clip, Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why he believes Georgia’s judicial system works better than many partisan court systems around the country.

Although Georgia’s appellate judges may have different backgrounds and perspectives, Judge Hodges says they work collaboratively, avoid personal agendas, and focus on reaching the correct result under the law.

That commitment to fairness, collegiality, and judicial independence is central to maintaining public trust in the courts.

Listen to the complete episode for more details and context on how appellate decisions are made, the workload facing Georgia’s courts, artificial intelligence in legal filings, judicial security, Judge Hodges’ career, and his definition of justice.

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Judges make decisions that can significantly affect people’s lives. But what happens when disagreement with those decisions turns into threats, retaliation, or political pressure?

In this clip, Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges discusses the security concerns judges and their families may face once they leave the courthouse. He and host Robin Frazer Clark also examine why Georgia has generally done a better job than many states at keeping partisan politics out of its appellate courts.

Protecting the judicial system involves more than courthouse security. It also means allowing judges to follow the law without fear and preserving public confidence that court decisions are based on legal principles rather than political influence.

Listen to the complete episode for more details and context on judicial security, appellate decision-making, threats to the judiciary, Judge Hodges’ judicial philosophy, and the importance of protecting the rule of law.

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https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/

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