Responsible AI Use in Forensic Practice: Guidance for Psychologists and Attorneys
Practical suggestions, innovative educational tools, empirically driven exploration, and measured leadership.
At Streamline, we live and breathe the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in clinical practice. Through daily review of empirical/scientific literature, podcasts and videos, newsletters, articles, trainings, and conference materials, Streamline is committed to staying on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence. From real-time updating of "do's and don'ts" to field-testing new tool releases, Dr. Rilen is working diligently to bring clarity and informed decision making to forensic practitioners to assist confident, intentional, and clear-headed navigation of the promise and perils artificial intelligence.
Developing AI Methodology for Forensic Clinicians
🧑🎓CE Coursework:
New on-demand coursework is under development!
- The popular training on reader friendly forensic report writing is getting an update with an all-new section on using AI tools to assist with reader-friendly strategies (simplifying language, reducing jargon, maximizing clarity, improving structure, and using imagery to convey ideas).
- The comprehensive course on court-defensible progress note writing includes a full module on AI use, with tips specific to AI-assisted progress note writers and a number of strategies to help improve writing and reduce vulnerabilities.
- A complete on-demand course outlining a 4-step model for AI-integration is under development.
Dr. Rilen is also committed to approachable, less formal methods of training including producing YouTube videos about AI use.
🎙️Conference Presentations:
Doctor Rilen has or will present on AI-related content at national conferences!
- American Psychology-Law Society
- American Academy of Forensic Psychology (Live Regional Workshops)
- American Academy of Forensic Psychology (Annual Conference)
- American Academy of Forensic Psychology (Live/Recorded ConCEpt programming)
Dr. Rilen also presents regionally. Get in touch for speaking requests related to customized AI topics - train teams or groups of forensic practitioners to bring them up to speed.
🔬Authorship:
Several articles are under development and/or in the peer-review or publication pipeline!
- A national survey of forensic practitioners on AI use and disclosures
- A comparative analysis of LLM capacity for feigning detection
- A 4-step integrative model for AI use in forensic practice
Dr. Rilen is also committed to approachable, less formal methods of authorship including blog posts.
🎯Consultation:
Dr. Rilen is available for formal and informal consultation requests related to AI and forensic psychology topics.
- To attorneys for case-related inquiries, such as the possible relationship of AI chat content on developing mental health symptoms.
- To forensic clinicians for work-related inquiries. This might include case-related questions, or more general guidance about the integration of AI to workflow, or safe and ethical disclosure strategies.
Dr. Rilen is also available for appearances such as podcasts or media interviews related to AI use. Please email him directly at [email protected] to inquire.
Resource Hub!
We hope you find the following links, articles, and videos helpful in your AI forensic journey! Other than those produced by Streamline, Dr. Rilen is not responsible for the content of any linked resources.
APA Resources:
(APA Labs) https://www.apa-labs.com/
(Tool companion checklist) https://arxiv.org/pdf/2410.20791?
Articles:
(Advisory committee rules) https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/2025-05_evidence_rules_committee_agenda_book_final.pdf
(NCSC guides) https://www.ncsc.org/resources-courts/ai-generated-evidence-guide-judges
https://nationalcenterforstatecourts.app.box.com/s/s5n5x046hfiv7n16habigg553mpman5m
https://nationalcenterforstatecourts.app.box.com/s/bz0sb4x8wjnnjp34gworvdzpw0qnlprd
(authors survey) https://aiimpacts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Thousands_of_AI_authors_on_the_future_of_AI.pdf
(adoption surveys) https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-adoption-study-7219d0a1?mod=mhp
https://mailchi.mp/openminds.com/daily-executive-briefing-4323705?e=25bfdaf6f9
https://mailchi.mp/openminds.com/daily-executive-briefing-4323667?e=25bfdaf6f9
(OpenAI hallucination discussion) Why language models hallucinate | OpenAI
(LLM articles): https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-77137-001
When ELIZA meets therapists: A Turing test for the heart and mind | PLOS Mental Health
https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.20250086#core-CIT0009-1
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10111523
https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.20250086#core-CIT0009-1
Cases:
Washington v. Puloka
In The Matter of Webber
NetChoice v. Murrill et al, M.D. La., No. 3:25-cv-00231, 8/15/25
State v. Jason Hikec (Cybercheck)
Mata v. Avianca, Inc. (2023);
Smith v. Farwell (2024);
Park v. Kim (2024);
People v Crabill (2023);
Mescall v. Renaissance at Antiquity (2023);
United States v. Michael Cohen (2023);
Gauthier v. Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. (2024)