Tools for court professionals
Understanding state court organizations
Explore our interactive map showcasing state court structures and governance. You'll also find state-by-state information on judge demographics, funding sources, and jurisdiction breakdowns.
The latest tools
Putting consumer debt reforms into practice
Our debt collection reform implementation toolkit creates better access for all parties and increases procedural fairness.
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.
Jury data dashboard
NCSC's interactive visualization tool offers state-by-state comparisons so you can identify trends shaping the landscape of jury service nationwide.
Fines, fees & pretrial practices - state reform
Browse NCSC's map to see a state-by-state summary of recent studies, programs, laws, rules, grants, and litigation regarding court fines, fees, and pretrial practices.
Legislative updates
Stay informed about key bills impacting courts, filtered by state and category.
Building AI literacy with role-based learning
To help courts implement AI responsibly, the TRI/NCSC AI Policy Consortium for Law & Courts developed AI Literacy for Courts. Created by the consortium's workforce readiness workgroup, this role-based learning and offers tailored pathways.
AI in state courts
Explore updated guidance on AI in state courts, including court orders, rules, policies, and an interactive map.
AI sandbox
The NCSC AI Sandbox offers a secure, hands-on environment for judges and court professionals to familiarize themselves with AI tools.
Overview of state judicial retirement plans
Learn about state judicial retirement plans, including type, the number of contributors, contribution amounts, and benefit calculations.
Tracking state record relief activities
Courts have a crucial role in dismantling barriers and increasing access to record relief initiatives designed to reduce the collateral consequences of criminal records and support successful reentry.
Language access programs by state
Find details about each state's language access program, code of ethics, court interpreter training and testing schedules, process for court interpreter credentialing, scheduling, budgeting, and more.
National judicial leadership summits on child welfare
The national judicial leadership summits, hosted annually by NCSC since 2019, focus on collaboration, education, and advocacy to improve child welfare outcomes.
State court job postings
Use our interactive map to find your next career with the courts.
Mapping barriers to legal services
GIS technology helps courts gain deeper insights into the needs of people living in areas where accessing legal resources and services is challenging.
Submitting CORA court opportunities
Submitting a court opportunity to our Court Opportunity Recruitment for All (CORA) portal is simple.
Connect with the best candidates using CORA
CORA (Court Opportunity Recruitment for All) is a free and powerful recruitment tool designed to help you connect with a wide range of internship/externship/clerkship candidates from across the country. Whether you're hiring for court positions or other legal roles, CORA offers an easy and effective way to share your opportunities and engage with potential candidates nationwide.
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