Dr. Agnė Limantė and PhD candidate Monika Šukytė, researchers at the Law Institute of the Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences, have published a new academic article titled "Comparative Insights and Future Directions of AI in the Courts of the Baltic States". In this work, the authors provide an in-depth practical analysis of the processes involving the application of artificial intelligence (AI) within the judicial systems of the Baltic States, while also outlining possible future directions for AI development in this field.

To achieve the aims of the study, the authors analyzed publicly available data, legislation, and academic literature, and conducted interviews with ten experts from all three Baltic countries. The interviewees included judges, representatives of court administrations, and academics. The interviews followed a set of guidelines covering topics such as AI use cases, human rights protection, transparency and accountability, public perception, professional training, and emerging trends.

The research revealed that, currently, AI in the courts of the Baltic States is primarily used for auxiliary, technical tasks. However, looking forward, there is an expectation that AI applications will expand into more complex areas involving judicial decision-making. The study also emphasizes the importance of mandatory initial and continuous training for court personnel on AI capabilities, risks, and implementation prospects. In addition to these insights, the article discusses further opportunities for AI integration and offers recommendations on its development—focusing on digitalization, efficiency, transparency, and alignment with fundamental legal and ethical principles.

You can find this scholarly article here.