Policy & outreach
Strengthening public trust & confidence
Courts are seeing modest gains in public trust, growing support for AI and technology in courts, and increasing interest in alternative legal service providers to bridge the justice gap. But there's more work to be done. Our annual public opinion poll provides high-level insights to guide our recommendations for increased public outreach. Discover how courts can create more meaningful community connections by speaking to the issues and concerns that matter most.
Understanding judicial compensation & retirement
Gain insights about how judges are compensated by turning to our state-by-state tracking of judicial salaries and retirement. A trusted resource for over 50 years, our salary tracker provides comprehensive data on judicial compensation.
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State court job postings
Ensuring justice for all
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has developed a comprehensive Justice for All guide, funded by various foundations, to assist courts, lawyers, and community groups in improving civil justice accessibility and addressing unmet needs, aided by expert input and feedback gathered since its launch in 2016.
Beyond civics education: a health and wellness guide for public trust
Legal advice vs. legal information
How to use prompt engineering
AI language models rely on accurate and specific prompts to function most effectively, and understanding the difference between AI, GenAI, and Large Language Models can optimize results.