Articles for court professionals

Cybersecurity and disaster recovery training can strengthen your court's defense against attacks by building resiliency and developing recovery strategies.

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.

As artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into the justice system, it's important for courts to consider issues of privacy, bias, ethics, and accessibility, and strategies such as strict privacy laws, bias testing, human oversight, and collaboration with experts, can help ensure responsible and effective use of AI technologies, according to experts who have identified 12 key questions and answers to help courts navigate the use of AI.

This report offers a comprehensive insight into electronic filing (efiling) accessibility in US state courts, drawing attention to challenges, best practices and compelling recommendations for improvements in areas such as fee waivers, language support and essential disability accommodations to promote equality, accessibility, and fairness in access to justice.

Judges' use of social media can enhance community engagement, but they must exercise caution to avoid breaching the American Bar Association's Model Code of Judicial Conduct and their state's specific rules, as online activities, even those intended personally, can potentially compromise judicial integrity due to perceptions of bias or impropriety.