Impact & innovation in the courts

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.

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.

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.