Articles for court professionals

This article explores current competency laws, system bottlenecks, and emerging practices that support timely, fair, and effective outcomes to assist courts, justice partners, and policymakers.

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.

The guidelines and methods developed by our experts address issues shared by all models of eviction diversion programs.

As the court executive officer for the Sacramento County Superior Court, Kelly Sullivan exemplifies dedication and strategic leadership. Her journey to becoming an ICM Fellow showcases her commitment to growth and impactful change within the judicial system.

A growing number of jurisdictions are exploring the use of eviction sealing and expungement to disrupt harm from eviction filings that can follow renters for years, regardless of the circumstances or outcome of the court filling.

Our human trafficking awareness course for commercial driver's license (CDL) holders assists state and local courts in joining the effort to end human trafficking.

Read through our FAQs to learn more about executive coaching and its value to court organizations of all shapes and sizes.

Guardianship monitoring protocols help court reviewers identify potential issues and ensure the rights and well-being of vulnerable individuals are effectively addressed.

Here are some practical insights for building a solid foundation for responsible AI use in your court, encompassing privacy, bias, ethics, and accessibility.

Helping judges evaluate AI-generated content and ensure fair, informed decisions that preserve the integrity of judicial proceedings.

Emerging adults between the ages of 18 and 24 are still developing as people and need support from the justice system that addresses their unique needs. Courts can build community partnerships and promote connections that help young people thrive.

Successful court technology projects rely on more than good contracts and capable software. They succeed when courts and solution providers commit to clear communication, shared expectations, continuous collaboration, and mutual respect built on trust and transparency.

Our work is critical in assisting courts and their partners to be more community-connected, user-friendly, accessible, and welcoming for all people facing legal issues. Access to justice requires creativity, collaboration, and connection, and we work alongside courts in pursuit of this goal.

Recent national polling highlights a series of takeaways of which courts should take notice to increase public trust.

Court navigator programs can be a vital tool for ensuring access to justice for all. Non-lawyer navigators can provide real-time legal information, referrals, and navigational support to people with civil legal needs who need help moving through the court system and understanding complex legal procedures.