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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Dispelling three myths about public trust in the courts
Recent national polling highlights a series of takeaways of which courts should take notice to increase public trust.
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.
Considerations for new courthouse construction
One approach to new courthouse construction is securing a Public-Private Partnership (P3) award. This article discusses the successes and challenges experienced by the county and court leading to the completion of the Miami-Dade County Civil Courthouse.
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.
Annual report 2023
From eviction diversion programs to hybrid hearings and public trust initiatives, our 2023 annual report highlights how courts are addressing challenges and advancing access to justice.