Articles for court professionals

The Working in Courts online course educates and inspires court employees by helping them understand the essential role courts play in society and find meaning in their daily work.

NCSC's Data Literacy for Courts course gives court professionals practical skills to read, interpret, and use court data — no data background required.

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.

Courts can help the public navigate the sharp increase in scam text messages, emails, and phone calls.

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

Digital accessibility ensures that all court users — including people with disabilities — can access court information and services online. Learn how courts can achieve and sustain digital accessibility improvements with careful planning, training, and collaboration.

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

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes industries, its implications for the administration of justice have moved from niche legal discussions into the national spotlight. Courts, policymakers, and the public are among those regularly turning to NCSC as the leading authority on how to responsibly evaluate, adopt, and govern AI in judicial settings.

Moving some processes online offers a practical way to resolve cases more efficiently. Our tested tools, expert guidance, and lessons from courts around the globe will help you adopt ODR in your court with confidence.

Discover answers to frequently asked questions related to the DOJ digital accessibility rule and ADA website accessibility requirement for courts.

While each state faces unique challenges, several clear national themes emerge in the 2026 state of the judiciary addresses: courts are operating in an increasingly complex, high-pressure environment, yet remain committed to fairness, accessibility, and the rule of law.

NCSC is entering an important new chapter to better serve the court community — and to ensure we are positioned for long-term strength and impact. President Beth Clement reflects on her first ten months of leadership and discusses what a reorganization means for NCSC and the courts we serve.

This rise in fabricated evidence comes at a time when defensive technologies are still unable to reliably identify AI-generated content. While AI tools can offer genuine benefits to courts, realizing those benefits requires maintaining the integrity of evidence that underpins trust in the courts.

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