Leadership and governance

Center for Judicial Ethics

The Center for Judicial Ethics is a clearinghouse for information about judicial ethics and discipline.

Gavel to Gavel

Gavel to Gavel is a database that tracks state-by-state legislative activity focusing on court trends and notable court issues.

Government relations

NCSC's Government Relations Office (GRO) supports policy development of the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and the Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) on national issues that affect state courts.

Judicial Selection

Select a court type, and let NCSC's data visualization show you how the state courts select justices.

Mindfulness

Change is the new normal for courts. Mindfulness can offer a low-cost, effective strategy for helping court professionals build resilience and agility.

State of the State Courts

NCSC’s annual survey tracks public trust and confidence in the courts, and provides strategic insights on how courts can take steps to increase that trust.

Thought Leadership & Strategic Planning

This section reviews the latest strategies for state courts to increase access, improve public trust and differentiate their role in our democracy.