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2025 State of the State Courts
Each year, we survey the public to assess confidence in state courts, emerging trends, and opportunities for judicial innovation.
Language access & state court interpreters
As the developer of national court interpreter examinations, we can help you get started with language access services.
Caseload data
Sourced directly from state courts, our caseload data helps court systems anticipate and adapt to changing patterns in communities. Monitor trends and see how states compare with similar states and national trends.
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Evaluating veterans treatment court performance for long-term success
Conducting comprehensive program evaluations and data reporting while managing daily operations of a statewide veterans treatment court.
Overview of state judicial retirement plans
Learn about state judicial retirement plans, including type, the number of contributors, contribution amounts, and benefit calculations.
State of the State Courts: 2025 public opinion poll findings
For the 12th consecutive year, NCSC has teamed up with leading national pollster GBAO Strategies to conduct our State of the State Courts public opinion survey. The survey provides real-time insights into public sentiment about the courts and data for understanding the types of administrative reforms and improvements that might enhance public support.
Beyond civics education: a health and wellness guide for public trust
Civil protection order portals offer greater access for domestic violence survivors
Our research, consultation, and collaboration with courts in multiple states and jurisdictions has informed promising practices, common implementation challenges, and technical requirements for civil protection order (CPO) portals.
Tracking state record relief activities
Courts have a crucial role in dismantling barriers and increasing access to record relief initiatives designed to reduce the collateral consequences of criminal records and support successful reentry.
Our centers & projects
Learn more about our projects focused on AI, jury studies, court data, and community-focused initiatives.
Put our skills to work
Want to talk to one of our NCSC experts in court administration? Contact us to learn how we can help your court.
