Associations
NCSC serves as the secretariat for a variety of judicial and court organizations. Explore our association partners and their individual missions.
Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ)
CCJ offers an opportunity for the highest state judicial officers to meet and discuss key matters in the administration of justice, rules and methods of procedure, and the organization and operation of state courts and judicial systems. CCJ also makes recommendations for improvements in these matters.
Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA)
COSCA offers a national forum to assist state court administrators in the development of a more just, effective, and efficient system of justice.
American Judges Association (AJA)
AJA strives to promote and improve the effective administration of justice; maintain the status and independence of the judiciary; provide a forum for the continuing education of its members and the general public; and offer an opportunity for the exchange of new ideas among all judges.
Conference of Court Public Information Officers (CCPIO)
CCPIO is the only professional organization dedicated to the role of court public information officers in the United States and worldwide.
Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal (CCJSCA)
CCJSCA offers consultation on court administration, rules and methods of procedure, and the organization and operation of the state courts of appeal.
Court Information Technology Officers Consortium (CITOC)
CITOC is a national organization that promotes communication and sharing among chief information and chief technology officers in courts.
International Organization for Judicial Training (IOJT)
IOJT supports the work of judicial education institutions around the world through international and regional conferences and other exchanges that provide opportunities for judges and judicial educators.
National Association for Court Management (NACM)
NACM is the largest organization of court management professionals in the world with members from all levels and types of courts.
National Association of Presiding Judges and Court Executive Officers (NAPCO)
NAPCO is an independent, nonprofit, education and research organization of chief/presiding judges and court executives in state and local trial courts.
National Association of State Judicial Educators (NASJE)
NASJE is a non-profit organization that strives to improve the justice system through judicial branch education.
National College of Probate Judges (NCPJ)
NCPJ promotes efficient, fair and just judicial administration in the probate courts and provides opportunities for continuing judicial education for probate judges and related personnel.
National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks (NCACC)
NCACC convenes appellate court clerks to improve skills through educational programs; promote and improve contributions to the court; and communicate about operations and improvements.
National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts
The National Consortium offers a forum to promote a court system that is fair and free of racial and ethnic bias.
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