Kazakhstan deploys AI across legal system, saves citizens $3.5M in fees

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Justice is integrating artificial intelligence into its lawmaking process, with Deputy Minister Bekbolat Moldabekov announcing that AI will soon assist in drafting regulatory legal acts. The digital transformation initiative has already delivered significant results, with the ministry’s Digital Bailiff system saving citizens over 1.9 billion tenge (US$3.5 million) by eliminating fees and improving access to justice.

What you should know: Kazakhstan is deploying AI across multiple areas of its legal system, from citizen consultation to automated enforcement proceedings.

• A 24/7 online legal consultant is already operational on adilet.zan.kz, providing citizens with instant legal guidance and reducing government agency workloads.
• The upcoming smart assistant will support regulatory drafters by integrating international best practices, conducting legal monitoring, and identifying unconstitutional provisions based on Constitutional Court rulings.

How the AI assistant works: The smart assistant represents a comprehensive approach to AI-powered legal drafting that goes beyond simple automation.

• “Its functions will include integrating international best practices, conducting legal monitoring, and identifying unconstitutional provisions based on Constitutional Court rulings,” Moldabekov explained.
• “The smart assistant will not just be an auxiliary tool but a full-fledged participant in the rulemaking process, ensuring the quality, consistency, and legal sustainability of drafted laws.”

Digital Bailiff success: The automated enforcement system launched in August 2024 has transformed debt collection processes while reducing corruption risks.

• The system automatically initiates and manages enforcement cases without human intervention, eliminating errors and accelerating debt collection.
• Citizens previously paid an additional 25% in service fees when private bailiffs handled cases—these expenses are now eliminated through automation.

Why this matters: Kazakhstan’s integration of AI into government operations represents a significant step toward digital governance, potentially serving as a model for other nations seeking to modernize their legal systems while reducing costs and improving citizen access to justice.