Impact & innovation in the courts
Promoting just, free, and safe communities by driving innovation and advancement in courts and justice systems.
Trusted leadership. Proven solutions. Better courts.
For decades, courts have turned to NCSC for the guidance, inspiration, innovation, and leadership needed to support their communities with strong courts. Our relationships with the Conference of Chief Justices, Conference of State Court Administrators, and other leading court organizations uniquely position us to respond to the most pressing issues facing courts today.
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Trending issues
Strengthening judicial security
We're at work to get the the Countering Threats and Attacks on our Judges Act passed. This federal legislation would support technical assistance around judicial security; provide assessments for courts, homes, and other facilities; and coordinate research to identify, examine and advance best practices around judicial security.
Examining legal education & admissions reform
Courts and the legal profession are facing challenges including the explosion in self-representation, the spread of legal deserts, generational changes, and the ongoing need to align legal education, licensure and the practice of law. The Committee on Legal Education and Admissions Reform (CLEAR) is partnering with a wide range of stakeholders to identify and implement recommendations to meet Americans' legal needs.
Promoting public trust
For more than a decade, we've been studying trends in public confidence to inform strategic planning in courts. Extensive focus group research has guided a new messaging framework that encourages courts to think beyond civics education.
Guiding AI adoption
Generative AI (Gen AI) is propelling the justice system into a new era. How justice leaders respond in this moment impacts everything from court operations to public trust in the courts. Our experts lay out a framework for responsibly moving forward.
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.
A sound return on investment
Innovative tools, right-on-time guidance, and hands-on technical support are just some of the ways we partner with courts to deliver justice to all. Strong courts nurture strong and productive communities.