Trends in state courts
Our annual "Trends in State Courts" report offers an in-depth guide to innovations that inspire new initiatives, launch policy changes, and drive progress toward better courts. The 2024 edition of this peer-reviewed publication examines how courts are leading and connecting with their communities in areas including artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, data collection, and strategic action planning.
Estimated report reading time: 45 minutes or longer
Past trend reports
Trends in State Courts 2023
Explore new AI chatbots and examine emerging community engagement efforts.
Trends in State Courts 2022
Learn more about post-pandemic eviction courts and eliminating bias initiatives.
Trends in State Courts 2021
See how a "new normal" helped courts confront the pandemic.