Court orders, motions, and legal notices are written in impenetrable legalese. People can't understand what's happening in their own cases. A single misunderstood deadline or requirement can cost someone their home, custody of their children, or their freedom.
Legal Plain Language Translator is an AI-powered engine that simplifies any legal document to adjustable reading levels — from 5th grade through professional. It preserves legal meaning while making content accessible, generates term glossaries, and verifies that simplification doesn't alter the document's legal intent.
flowchart LR
A[Legal Document\nInput] --> B[Document Parser]
B -- "Section Splitter\nTerm Identifier" --> C[Simplification Engine]
C -- "Sentence Restructurer\nTerm Replacer\nReading Level Adjuster" --> D[Quality Checker]
D -- "Meaning Preservation\nReading Level Verification" --> E[Plain Language Output]
D --> F[Glossary Sidebar]
- Self-represented litigants — Understand court orders and filings in their own cases
- Court self-help centers — Provide simplified versions of standard documents
- Legal aid intake staff — Explain complex documents to clients efficiently
- Immigrant communities — Bridge language and legal complexity gaps simultaneously
- Low-literacy populations — Access legal information at appropriate reading levels
- Adjustable reading levels — Slider from 5th grade through professional with live preview
- Court order simplification — Break down rulings into plain-language action items
- Motion and pleading translation — Understand what each side is arguing
- Legal notice clarification — Deadlines, requirements, and consequences in plain terms
- Term glossary generation — Auto-generated definitions for every legal term
- Meaning preservation scoring — AI verification that legal intent is maintained
- Batch document processing — Simplify entire case files at once
npm install @justice-os/plain-languageimport { SimplifierEngine, ReadingLevelAnalyzer, GlossaryGenerator } from '@justice-os/plain-language';
// Initialize the simplifier
const simplifier = new SimplifierEngine({
model: 'gpt-4',
targetGrade: 5,
});
// Simplify a court order
const result = await simplifier.simplify({
text: 'The Court hereby ORDERS that the Respondent shall...',
documentType: 'court-order',
targetGrade: 5,
});
console.log(`Original grade level: ${result.originalGrade}`);
console.log(`Simplified grade level: ${result.simplifiedGrade}`);
console.log(`Meaning preserved: ${result.meaningScore}%`);
console.log(`Simplified text: ${result.simplified}`);
// Generate glossary for terms found
const glossary = new GlossaryGenerator();
const terms = await glossary.generate(result.termsFound);
console.log(`Glossary entries: ${terms.length}`);| Phase | Feature | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Document parser with section and term detection | In Progress |
| 2 | AI-powered simplification engine | Planned |
| 3 | Reading level analysis and adjustment | Planned |
| 4 | Meaning preservation verification | Planned |
| 5 | React components (viewer, slider, glossary) | Planned |
| 6 | Batch processing and API endpoint | Future |
This repository is part of the Justice OS open-source ecosystem — 32 interconnected projects building the infrastructure for accessible justice technology.
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| justice-os | Core modular platform — the foundation |
| justice-api-gateway | Interoperability layer for courts |
| legal-identity-layer | Universal legal identity and auth |
| case-continuity-engine | Never lose case history across systems |
| offline-justice-sync | Works without internet — local-first sync |
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| justice-navigator | Google Maps for legal problems |
| mobile-court-access | Mobile-first court access kit |
| cognitive-load-ui | Design system for stressed users |
| multilingual-justice | Real-time legal translation |
| voice-legal-interface | Justice without reading or typing |
| legal-plain-language | Turn legalese into human language |
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| vetted-legal-ai | RAG engine with citation validation |
| justice-knowledge-graph | Open data layer for laws and procedures |
| legal-ai-guardrails | AI safety SDK for justice use |
| emotional-intelligence-ai | Reduce conflict, improve outcomes |
| ai-reasoning-engine | Show your work for AI decisions |
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| evidence-vault | Privacy-first secure evidence storage |
| court-notification-engine | Smart deadline and hearing alerts |
| justice-analytics | Bias detection and disparity dashboards |
| evidence-timeline | Evidence timeline builder |
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| court-doc-engine | TurboTax for legal filings |
| justice-workflow-engine | Zapier for legal processes |
| pro-se-toolkit | Self-represented litigant tools |
| justice-score-engine | Access-to-justice measurement |
| justice-app-generator | No-code builder for justice tools |
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| justice-persona-simulator | Test products against real human realities |
| justice-experiment-lab | A/B testing for justice outcomes |
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| digital-literacy-sim | Digital literacy simulator |
| legal-resource-discovery | Find the right help instantly |
| court-simulation-sandbox | Practice before the real thing |
| justice-components | Reusable component library |
| justice-dev-starter-kit | Ultimate boilerplate for justice tech builders |
Built with purpose. Open by design. Justice for all.
This project is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, legal representation, or an attorney-client relationship. No warranty is made regarding accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular legal matter. Always consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before making legal decisions. Use of this software does not create any professional-client relationship.
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