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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Elevating court leadership through executive coaching
Read through our FAQs to learn more about executive coaching and its value to court organizations of all shapes and sizes.
State court job postings
Use our interactive map to find your next career with the courts.
Legal advice vs. legal information
This video describes the differences between legal advice and legal information, and explains who can help you with each.
Understanding small claims court
This video guide explains the process of resolving disputes over money in small claims court and the people involved in a small claims case.
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.