The Supreme Court is completing the rollout of the "Digital Judge's Assistant" service for civil cases in all courts across Kazakhstan. The artificial intelligence-based system analyses judicial practice, helps structure case materials, and generates a selection of similar rulings for judges.
HOW THE NEW SYSTEM WORKS
The project was implemented on the instructions of the court's chairman Aslanbek Mergaliyev and has become part of the drive towards digital transformation of the judicial system. The new service was presented at a meeting attended by the leadership of the Supreme Court, the Judicial Administration, and regional courts.
The system uses artificial intelligence technologies to analyse judicial practice in civil cases. As reported by the head of the Judicial Administration, Nail Akhmetzakirov, the service selects relevant rulings on similar disputes and can predict the likely outcome of a case based on previously heard cases.
The intelligent search takes into account the content of the claim, the arguments of the parties, and other case parameters. In addition, the system automatically structures statements of claim, formulates the facts of the dispute, and highlights the arguments of the participants in the proceedings. The service processes documents in both Kazakh and Russian.
WHERE THE PROJECT WAS TESTED
For a year and a half, the system was tested in the courts of Astana, as well as the Zhambyl, Karagandy and Mangystau regions. The Supreme Court reported that the pilot phase demonstrated the demand for the service among judges and its practical effectiveness.
During the pilot implementation in the capital's courts, the rate of reconciliation between parties was higher than the national average. The materials specify that this was facilitated by providing participants in the proceedings with information on similar cases and possible legal consequences even before the trial began.
According to the Supreme Court, this approach allows the parties to assess the prospects of a dispute more objectively and more often reach a compromise without additional time and financial costs.
WHAT HAS CHANGED IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE
Alongside the launch of the service, the technological infrastructure of the judicial system was modernised. The system can now process around 15 million units of machine-readable information, up from the previous 4 million, and handle up to 1,000 requests simultaneously.
Courts have also updated the judicial practice monitoring system and statistical reporting. According to Nail Akhmetzakirov, this will make it possible to identify rulings that deviate from established practice and to compile analytical materials to improve judicial work.
WHAT ROLE DOES AI PLAY IN THE COURTS
The chairman of the court of Astana, Aidar Smagulov, noted that digital tools do not replace judicial discretion, but rather enhance the analytical capabilities of judges and help ensure the uniform application of judicial practice.
The Supreme Court emphasised that final decisions in cases are made exclusively by the judge, and digital services perform a supporting and analytical function. The authority also reported that the implementation of similar technologies is being completed in administrative proceedings as well.