Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office (LACPD) – Large-Scale AI Integration
With over 1,000 attorneys handling 300,000 cases annually, the office faced severe resource constraints. Starting in 2018, LACPD:
- Digitized decades of case files, implementing machine learning to auto-classify and extract key legal information.
- Integrated AI transcription and video analysis tools to handle increasing amounts of bodycam footage.
- Automated administrative processes to improve case management efficiency.
- Explored generative AI for drafting legal motions to assist overburdened defenders.
Outcome:
- Time spent on administrative case processing reduced by 40%.
- AI-powered evidence transcription accelerated trial preparation.
- Attorneys reported an increase in time spent with clients instead of paperwork.
(LACPD AI Strategy; https://www.route-fifty.com/digital-government/2023/07/how-one-public-defenders-office-embracing-tech-better-serve-its-clients/388710/; https://statescoop.com/la-county-public-defender-ai-aws/)
Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office – AI for Legal Research and Case Prep
Miami-Dade PD adopted Casetext CoCounsel as part of an AI pilot program. The initiative aimed to reduce legal research time and improve motion drafting.
Implementation:
- Provided 100 attorneys with CoCounsel licenses for legal research and drafting.
- Conducted internal training on AI verification and ethical use.
- Monitored attorney engagement and performance improvements.
Outcome:
- Legal research time reduced by over 50%.
- Increased success in pre-trial motions due to enhanced case law analysis.
- Attorneys reported improved work-life balance, as AI-assisted drafting reduced late-night research sessions.