Reports
Explore all NCSC expert reports for court professionals.
State of the State Courts 2024 Report
Each year, we survey the public to assess confidence in state courts, emerging trends, and opportunities for judicial innovation. The 2024 report highlights 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.
The latest reports
Modernizing unauthorized practice of law regulations to embrace technology, improve access to justice
State supreme courts and bar associations must lead modern regulatory reform to effectively govern the responsible use of AI and technology-enhanced legal services products.
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.
Trends in state courts
NCSC's annual peer-reviewed report covers the latest advancements in state court administration.
Is GenAI revolutionizing court filings?
Responding to the needs of 21st century jurors
Court-based self-help centers: national survey findings, recommendations & best practices
Reimagining civil case management
Reimagining housing court: a framework for eviction diversion
This interim report highlights key findings from 24 jurisdictions and provides a roadmap for courts seeking court-led, community-based housing solutions.
State of the State Courts: 2024 public opinion poll findings
Preserving the future of juries & jury trials
Getting started with pretrial reform
Generative AI & the future of the courts
State of the States survey of jury improvement efforts
Hybrid hearings improvement initiative
Assessing cybersecurity in the courts
This in-depth report uses surveys and on-site assessments to examine the growing need for data protection in the justice system, the cybersecurity challenges many courts face today, and potential paths for safeguarding crucial information.
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