Access & fairness
Equipping courts with scalable solutions, guidance and resources to ensure equal justice for all and accessible court services.
Ensuring justice for all
Our "Justice for All" guide offers a framework to help state courts and their community partners address unmet civil justice needs. This comprehensive roadmap includes tools and strategies to build collaborative systems that better serve every community.
Increasing access to services
Language access
Assisting courts and prospective court interpreters to expand and build language access programs.
Self-represented litigants
Sharing new approaches to assist courts with the growing number of users without legal counsel.
Rural justice
Supporting courts and justice stakeholders with creative solutions and strong networks to meet the unique needs of rural communities.
Adopting national reforms to ensure equal justice for all
Understand how courts are leading reforms that impact individuals and communities to achieve fair access for all.
Expanding court accessibility
Ensuring people with disabilities have access to the courts improves the court system for all court users and improves public trust and confidence in the courts.
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Understanding record relief
Twenty to 30 million people in the U.S. are eligible for record relief, yet only 10-20% apply, and even fewer receive it. Our guide outlines practical steps courts can take to streamline record relief, expand access to justice, and improve opportunities for jobs and housing.
Enhancing access to justice with Tiny Chats
Join our Tiny Chats hosts for bite-sized, annotated talks with guests from the across the country who are passionate about access to justice topics and court operations.
Tap into our expertise
Our team brings a variety of experience related to access and fairness activities. We can develop custom solutions to meet your unique court and community needs.
Our latest resources on access & fairness
Empowering leaders, elevating courts
Improve your leadership skills with NCSC's customizable training courses, offered both virtually and in-person, covering various topics spanning active listening to conflict resolution. Coaching services also available.
Annual report 2023
From eviction diversion programs to hybrid hearings and public trust initiatives, our 2023 annual report highlights how courts are addressing challenges and advancing access to justice.
Tulsa Financial Empowerment Center helps court users navigate financial obligations
Too many court users were not meeting their legal financial obligations.
AI foundations in the courts
Here are some practical insights for building a solid foundation for responsible AI use in your court, encompassing privacy, bias, ethics, and accessibility.
Leveraging AI to reshape the future of courts
Find out how our experts can help your court leverage the power of AI for use in document processing, data analytics, chatbots, litigant portals, and more.
Putting consumer debt reforms into practice
Our debt collection reform implementation toolkit creates better access for all parties and increases procedural fairness.
Building capacity of the Nigerian judicial sector through multi-agency collaboration
We've partnered with the Judiciary of Nigeria to strengthen the country's capacity to investigate, prosecute, defend, and adjudicate terrorism and atrocity cases.
AI software gives boost to diversion programs
The Court Diversion Eligibility Screener - Built by AAA applies AI to help court staff evaluate and triage cases while also automating the administration and management of those that are routed for diversion to help increase access to justice, preserve judicial resources, and streamline civil caseload management.
Measuring access & fairness in Ohio
Identifying a comprehensive method to understand how users experience access and fairness — especially related to remote options.
Court chatbots: How to build a great chatbot for your court’s website
Navigating AI in court translation: Insights for court leaders
Online dispute resolution
Discover how online dispute resolution (ODR) can improve court efficiency and access to justice. Learn essential steps to implement ODR, measure success, and increase public engagement.
How online dispute resolution works for everyone
Ensuring justice for all
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has developed a comprehensive Justice for All guide, funded by various foundations, to assist courts, lawyers, and community groups in improving civil justice accessibility and addressing unmet needs, aided by expert input and feedback gathered since its launch in 2016.