Operations & governance
Resolving disputes with civil diversion
Strong civil diversion programs rely on community partnerships, with courts creating referrals to local assistance and providing in-person or virtual spaces for program partners to meet with litigants.
Understanding ethics
Turn to our resources for insights on the makeup of state conduct commissions, how they conduct their business and what types of sanctions they issue or recommend. We also share guidance on current ethics issues facing the judiciary and courts.
Meeting the needs of today's jurors
Our resources guide courts through the most pressing issues in jury operations today, through videos, webinars, and practical strategies and recommendations for reforms to help make jury duty more accessible, efficient, and respectful of the time and well-being of those who serve.
Mastering high-profile case management
A high-profile case can hit your court at any time. Turn to our guidance to ensure you have a plan – and comprehensive team – in place to quickly respond once you realize you have a case that's attracting an unusual amount of attention.
Put our experts to work
Let us help you solve your thorniest court administration challenges. Our team can bring an outside perspective informed by decades of experience and national expertise.
Reimagining courthouse planning & security
Courts are embracing flexible spaces, self-service kiosks, and service centers while emerging issues facing the justice system today range from heightened security concerns and threats from natural disasters and weather events to aging facilities and infrastructures. We're here to help you navigate these changes to make court services more convenient and accessible.
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Jury management in high-profile cases
This guidance reviews all necessary considerations for juries in high-profile cases, and complements our other high-profile case management recommendations.
Information technology in high-profile cases
Court security in high-profile cases
Explore NCSC's comprehensive guidance on strengthening court security for high-profile events, including threat assessments, crowd control, cybersecurity, and juror safety.
Media relations in high-profile cases
Court administration in high-profile cases
Tools & resources for high-profile court cases
The high-profile case team
High-profile case management
Guardianship & conservatorship monitoring statutes
Explore the interactive dashboard for guardianship and conservatorship monitoring statutes. Find reporting requirements, details and more. Great for legal professionals.
Data elements for guardianship & conservatorship monitoring
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.
Serving people with disabilities and Title II of the ADA
Improve court accessibility with our toolkit focusing on Title II of ADA. It provides guidance to assist state courts serving individuals with disabilities.
Jurors, the internet & social media
This video explains jurors' responsibilities regarding their internet and social media use, and can be shown to jurors either during orientation or as part of the judge's instructions. It helps ensure that jurors are fully aware of the rules and their role.
Meeting the needs of emerging adults
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.
Using community insights to strengthen a community court in Georgia
Collaborating with city stakeholders, community partners, and residents to understand community priorities and how the program is experienced in practice.
AI foundations in the courts
Here are some practical insights for building a solid foundation for responsible AI use in your court, encompassing privacy, bias, ethics, and accessibility.