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
Use our interactive map to find your next career with the courts.
Working in Courts course expands court knowledge
The Working in Courts online course educates and inspires court employees by helping them understand the essential role courts play in society and find meaning in their daily work.
Adopting a guardianship response protocol
Helping the public navigate the rise in texting scams
Courts can help the public navigate the sharp increase in scam text messages, emails, and phone calls.
Legislative updates
Stay informed about key bills impacting courts, filtered by state and category.
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.