Source: Reason (Volokh Conspiracy)

The Indiana Court of Appeals in Williams v. State, in an opinion by Judge Felix joined by Chief Judge Tavitas and Judge Bradford, identified a range of errors in the official trial Transcript, including typos that altered testimony, incorrectly reported witness and attorney names, and multiple instances where motions, objections, or closing argument were misattributed to the court or to court personnel. The opinion cites specific transcript volume and page locations for examples and notes that these errors complicated but did not substantially impede the court’s review of the appeal.

The opinion observes that, based on the types of errors present, generative artificial intelligence may have assisted in preparing the transcript, and it emphasizes that while AI can improve efficiency, users of such systems are responsible for proofreading and ensuring accuracy. The court reminded the Court Reporter of the obligation under Ind. Appellate Rule 28(B) to certify transcript correctness, referenced a similar identification of errors in Orr v. State, and stressed the court’s reliance on transcripts as true and accurate records of proceedings.