News releases


2011 Releases

December 20 Louisiana organization named recipient of Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education
December 15 NCSC’s Linda Caviness retires
November 14 NCSC selects six for induction into Warren E. Burger Society
October 27 Texas Chief Justice Sherry Radack named president of Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal
September 28 National court organization recognizes Mass. jury improvement efforts
September 27 NCSC finds Maricopa Co. probate department to be 'more effective' than most
September 22 NCSC announces first census of nation’s problem-solving courts
August 25 Mass. Justice James McHugh receives 2011 William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence
August 2 National court nonprofit honors dean of William & Mary Law School
August 1 National court organization announces new board members
July 20 S.C. chief justice receives award for civics-education work
July 11 National court nonprofit honors Mo. courts IT director
July 8 Court leaders from across country talk civics to Las Vegas students
April 26 National organization honors Vermont's
Chief Administrative Judge
February 16 S.C. students learn about the justice system via graphic novels
February 8 Court leaders to address ABA task force about court funding crisis
January 6 National court nonprofit honors Florida trial court administrator


2010 Releases

December 15 National court nonprofit recognizes Pa. court administrator with 2010 Burger Award
November 23 President Judge Kate Ford Elliott named president of the Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal
November 15 NCSC selects eight for induction into Warren E. Burger Society
November 3 Anti-incumbent mood extends to court-related elections
November 2 NCSC provides court election results in real time
October 18 National court nonprofit receives grants of more than $2 million
October 8 Two journalists receive awards for legal reporting
September 2 Texas Justice Bland to receive 2010 Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence
August 23 Hawaii chief justice receives national judicial award
August 2 NCSC announces leadership for 2010-2011
July 22 Retired Montana Chief Justice receives top award from national court nonprofit
June 30 NCSC releases 22nd edition of Future Trends in State Courts
June 22 NCSC provides tool to improve jury operations
June 15 Online clearinghouse to help courts, judges cope with aging population
May 19 Vermont’s legislature adopts changes
April 9 Chief justices, court executives, National Center for State Courts join in mourning the loss of Ohio's Chief Justice
March 30 Stewart D. Aaron joins national court organization’s Lawyers Committee
March 18 NCSC collaborates on trial judges curriculum
March 16 Changing Times in court reporting
February 25 Calif. Courts Official Receives Top Award
January 11 National Court Organization Illustrates Value


2009 Releases

November 18 ‘Ambassador’ Attorney Receives Award
November 16 NCSC Selects Robert L. Haig for Warren E. Burger Society
November 16 NCSC Selects Judge Gayle A. Nachtigal for Warren E. Burger Society
November 16 NCSC Selects William C. Vickrey for Warren E. Burger Society
November 16 NCSC Selects Michael A. Cooper for Warren E. Burger Society
November 16 NCSC Selects Four Legal Professionals
November 10 Oregon Judge Elected President of National Court Organization
November 10 Floridian Receives Top Award from National Court Reform Nonprofit
October 28 William & Mary and National Center for State Courts announce new fellowship
October 20 National Court Reform Nonprofit Receives $3 Million in Grants
October 20 NCSC Helping Strengthen Lebanon Courts
October 15 National Court Reform Nonprofit Partners with Others to Protect Children
September 30 Chief Judge of Cook County, Illinois Named William H. Rehnquist Award Recipient
September 24 National Court Reform Nonprofit Receives $1.93 Million in Technology Grants
September 15 Court Technology Conference Explores Both Present and Future of Judiciary
September 8 Court Technology Conference Explores How Courts Can Get Funding for Technology Projects in Tough Times
August 13 National Court Organizations Announce 2009-10 Leadership
July 8 Florida firm joins national court organization’s Lawyers Committee
July 7 State court budgets: Reduce hours, consolidate courts, improve technology
May 8 Poll: On Justice Issues, Americans Want Three Branches of Government at Table Solving Problems Together
April 15 'America's trial judge' Receives Top Award from National Court Organization
January 7 CCJ Urges High Court to Clarify Judicial Recusal Rules in Cases Involving Campaign Supporters


2008 Releases

December 18 ‘Trailblazer’ Dosal Named 2008 Burger Award Recipient by National Court Reform Organization
October 31 Special Issue of NCSC's Justice System Journal Examines Capital Punishment
October 27 National Center for State Courts Publishes 20th Anniversary Edition of Future Trends
September 24 NCSC Partners with Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government to offer an "Executive Session for State Court Leaders in the 21st Century"
September 17 Education Program Offers Answers to Confusion Surrounding Election Laws
January 1 New York Judge to Receive 2008 Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence