Guides for court professionals

This resource was developed to help judges better understand mental health, more effectively communicate with individuals with mental health needs appearing before them, and provide insight on mental health to guide initiatives in their communities.

This overview of youth mental health jargon is intended to serve as a resource for judges who hear juvenile cases and who are involved in juvenile justice/mental health initiatives in their communities.

A resource framework for judges and courts to promote and implement diversion strategies for individuals with behavioral health needs in their communities. I

Chatbots can improve court efficiency, enhance access to justice, and provide users with quick, reliable information. Learn best practices for designing, implementing, and maintaining a chatbot that meets the needs of court users.

Improving data collection for guardianship and conservatorship cases can assist courts in monitoring both their own performance and the performance of guardians and conservators, ultimately aiming to protect vulnerable individuals.

Judges and court staff face safety challenges that don't exist in most workplaces. Our expert guide provides practical, actionable tips that help minimize exposure and enhance personal safety on and off the job.

National Open Court Data Standards (NODS) provides a set of logical and technical standards that define how courts collect and share information — making it easier to respond to data requests, gauge internal performance, and avoid misinterpretation.

Strategic foresight helps discover key drivers of change; imagine alternative scenarios of the future; and analyze implications of the scenarios. By incorporating a rigorous focus on the future, our Future Ready Courts framework expands traditional court strategic planning by incorporating a rigorous focus on the future.

Several steps should be followed to execute a future ready courts plan. Implementation; monitoring trends and signals; and evaluation and adjustment are recommended to ensure your plan remains resilient. The Future Ready Courts framework expands traditional court strategic planning by incorporating a rigorous focus on the future.

Developing your court's vision, mission, and values; strategic priorities; goals & strategies; and action plan are among the activities involved in strategic planning. Our Future Ready Courts framework expands traditional court strategic planning by incorporating a rigorous focus on the future.

The Future Ready Courts framework expands traditional court strategic planning by incorporating a rigorous focus on the future. It includes three sets of activities to prepare courts for scenarios and circumstances specific to their jurisdictions and communities.

This Joint Technology Committee guide helps court administrators, IT leaders, judges, legal teams and staff establish cybersecurity measures including incident response teams, regular risk assessments, clear communication strategies and maintenance of public trust, in order to guard against a growing threat of cybercrimes such as ransomware, malware, phishing and insider threats.

Participatory action research (PAR) engages court participants, staff, legal professionals, and community members by gathering direct feedback on their experiences with the court and potential areas for improvement. Our guide provides guidance on how to involve the community in research.

The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) provides various resources and guides for court management, ranging from implementing AI and cybersecurity basics to improving civil justice accessibility and expediting family cases through the use of triage tools.

Prepare for an increasingly AI-integrated world and successfully integrate AI into your court operations. This guide offers a comprehensive framework for assessing the current state of AI readiness in the court, and taking concrete steps to improve AI readiness.