Impact & innovation in the courts
Ideas and insights shaping the future of our courts and justice systems.
AI & the administration of justice
Generative AI (Gen AI) will propel the justice system into a new era. How justice leaders act in this moment will impact everything from court operations to public trust in the courts. Our experts lay out a framework to move us forward.
Trending issues
Alternative approaches to housing disputes
Over 3.5 million eviction cases are filed each year in state courts. Our Eviction Diversion Initiative has helped more than 20,000 landlords and tenants, with 89% of cases in diversion programs avoiding an eviction judgment.
Accessing 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 and expand access to justice.
Promoting fair, efficient pretrial practices
Courts are adopting pretrial reform to reduce costs of incarceration, decrease collateral costs and consequences of incarceration, and reduce inequities based on ability to pay. Our recommendations to help courts reduce negative impacts and improve community safety outcomes and public trust and confidence.
Designing the next generation of courts
What can you expect from the next generation of courts? Go inside our Court Innovation Lab to co-create, co-design, or just discover new and emerging court technologies.
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Ethics
NCSC offers resources on ethics in court operations. Connect with experts like Shay Cleary for technology guidance and David J. Sachar for ethics queries.
Caseflow management
Find expert resources on caseflow management to help move efficiently through your dockets while ensuring procedural fairness. Ideal for court staffers.