Citation validation
Verifying that a cited case, statute, or rule actually exists and says what the brief claims.
Citation validation is the process of confirming that every authority cited in a legal document (1) exists, (2) appears in the cited reporter at the cited page, and (3) stands for the proposition cited. AI-generated drafts in particular require validation because language models can hallucinate citations that look correct but do not exist.
When Draftiro detects a supported case citation, it can attempt a CourtListener check when available and show verified, missing, or unchecked status in the chat UI. Attorneys still confirm every authority.
For the mechanics, see why AI hallucinates citations and how to catch it.