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CiteClear
Check AI-Generated Citations Without Uploading Documents
Verify citations from ChatGPT, Claude, or any AI assistant by pasting text only. No client documents, no sensitive information, no login required.
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Citation Checker
Paste AI-generated text containing citations below. The tool will extract, parse, and validate each citation deterministically.
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Results
Paste citations and click "Check Citations" to see results.
How It Works
🔍 Deterministic Parsing
The tool extracts and validates citations using pattern matching against known legal citation formats.
⚠️ Risk Triage
Get flagged for formatting errors, suspected hallucinations, staleness, and other quality indicators.
What Gets Detected
✅ Valid Citations
Properly formatted case, statute, and regulation citations with correct structure.
❌ Format Errors
Malformed citations, missing components, incorrect punctuation in legal citations.
🤖 Suspected Hallucinations
Citations that don't match known patterns, potentially fabricated by AI.
⏰ Staleness Warnings
Older cases that may need freshness verification for current legal arguments.
📍 Jurisdiction Notes
Identifies jurisdiction and suggests verification sources.
🔗 Source Links
Provides direct links to Google Scholar, CourtListener, and other verification sources.
Example Output
| Citation | Type | Status | Risk | Reason | Action | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith v. Jones, 123 F.3d 456 (9th Cir. 2024) | Case | Valid Format | Low | Properly formatted federal case citation | Verify on Westlaw | Google Scholar CourtListener |
| Doe v. Roe, 999 F.4th 999 (11th Cir. 2025) | Case | Unknown | High | No matching case found in databases | Manual verification required | Search |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 | Statute | Valid Format | Low | Valid statutory citation | Verify current version | Cornell LII |
Actual results will vary based on the citations you paste. The tool provides deterministic format validation and risk triage.
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View Benchmark →Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool require document upload?
No. You paste citations only. No document upload, no client facts, no sensitive information required. The tool works with text input only.
What types of citations can be checked?
The tool detects and validates case citations (e.g., Smith v. Jones, 123 F.3d 456), statutory citations, regulatory citations, and common legal citation formats from US federal and state jurisdictions.
Is this a substitute for legal review?
No. This tool provides deterministic format validation and risk triage. It does not make absolute legal claims or replace professional legal review. Always have a licensed attorney verify critical citations.
Do I need to create an account or pay?
No account, no login, no payment required. Paste citations and get results immediately. This is a free tool.
What does the risk assessment include?
The tool flags formatting errors, suspected hallucinations (non-existent citations), staleness risks (old cases), jurisdiction mismatches, and other quality indicators based on deterministic pattern matching against known citation databases and formats.
Can this detect made-up cases from ChatGPT?
The tool uses deterministic pattern matching against known citation formats and publicly available databases. It can flag suspicious citations that don't match expected patterns, which is useful for catching potential AI hallucinations.
Is my pasted text stored or used for training?
No. The analysis runs in your browser using client-side JavaScript. No automatic storage of user input. No model training on your pasted text. Your data stays on your device.
What jurisdiction does this cover?
The tool primarily supports US federal and state court citations. It can detect citations from other jurisdictions but may have limited validation capabilities outside the US.
How accurate is the detection?
The tool uses deterministic pattern matching which is highly accurate for format validation. However, it cannot guarantee that a properly formatted citation refers to an actual, existing case. Always verify critical citations through official sources.
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