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.
More related resources
State-by-state tracking of judicial salaries
Published for over 50 years, the Survey of Judicial Salaries serves as the primary record of compensation for state judicial officers and state court administrators.
Free, to be fair: Courts celebrating America @ 250
This handbook provides practical ways for courts to celebrate America's 250th anniversary while strengthening public trust. It offers outreach and engagement ideas, along with messaging frameworks and examples that courts can tailor to local needs and existing programs.
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.
The who, what, when & how of state courts
This video describes how the state courts work and why they are important.
Beyond civics education: a health and wellness guide for public trust
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.