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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Learn ways to help end human trafficking
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.
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.
AI-generated evidence: A guide for judges
Helping judges evaluate AI-generated content and ensure fair, informed decisions that preserve the integrity of judicial proceedings.
What is a conservator?
In this first video of a five-part series, you will learn the role and responsibilities of a conservator.
Answering the call for jury service
This video explains the jury selection process, understanding your jury summons, and what to expect when called to serve.
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.
Relieving juror stress: Strategies for courts
Courts can take simple but effective steps to ease juror stress at every stage of the trial process.
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.
Personal safety inside, outside the courthouse: A guide for judges & staff
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.
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.
National Open Court Data Standards: A leadership guide
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.
Strengthening families through court-led, community-based approach in Missouri
Shifting from reactive responses to proactive community collaboration that strengthens families and reduces the need for formal system intervention.
Principles & practices for AI use in courts
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.
Strengthening children and families through prevention and intervention: A court and community-based approach
Getting started with eviction diversion
The guidelines and methods developed by our experts address issues shared by all models of eviction diversion programs.