Supporting our mission

Support the 2026 Safer Courts National Convening

Nationwide, judicial officers are subjected to frequent threats of violence. In 2021, individuals protected by the U.S. Marshals Service — including federal judges, prosecutors, and court officials — faced over 4,500 threats, a 400% increase since 2015. 

More recently, state judges and court personnel in multiple states have been threatened with violence, attacked, or killed for doing their jobs and deciding cases according to law.

"A judicial officer who holds the fate of another's future in their hands can become a convenient target for those who feel they were disrespected or treated unfairly by either the legal process or by the other party to the action." 

Conference of State Court Administrators "Securing Justice" 2025 policy paper

Ensuring Safer Courts is critical to upholding the rule of law and the fair administration of justice. And the impact of Safer Courts spans beyond judges and court personnel. Safer Courts also protect attorneys, litigants, court partners, and the public.

In October, state court teams from across the country will spend two days focused on learning how national models and security best practices can be used to develop statewide security plans and programs. This is a unique opportunity for court leadership to participate in team training. The conference will feature national security experts from court and non-court settings who will explore today's complex threat landscape.