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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Guardianship & conservatorship monitoring statutes
Explore the interactive dashboard for guardianship and conservatorship monitoring statutes. Find reporting requirements, details and more. Great for legal professionals.
Terrorism & organized crime court cases
Ethics & gifts: perception counts
Meeting the needs of emerging adults
Answering the call for jury service
Fines, fees & pretrial practices - state reform
Political court cases
When a judge gets removed from office
Constitutional case law for high-profile cases
What is a conservator?
Enhancing criminal caseflow management in rural communities
Identifying statewide recommendations to improve felony case processing practices for consistent adoption.