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Courts’ Use of Social Media: A Community of Practice Model (2017)
Jane Johnston  
International Journal of Communication

This article examines the development of social media as a communication tool for courts, judicial agencies, and tribunals. It presents the findings of a study into a small, but vibrant network of public information officers from this sector who shared knowledge and worked creatively in developing their social media practice at a time when these platforms were emerging as a serious consideration for government stakeholder communication.

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Follow courts on social media
Follow courts on social media

Discover which courts have Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Vimeo accounts, as well as podcasts.
For courts
For courts

View a list of social media policies for courts.
For judges
For judges

View a list of social media policies for judges.
Jurors and courtrooms
Jurors and courtrooms

This section provides a list of resources that address the social media rules jurors may face in the courtroom.
Legal use of social media
Legal use of social media

How are courts deciding social media issues, like whether or not to permit service of process via social media?

What are jurors' social media responsibilities?

NCSC's "Juror Responsibilities Regarding the Internet and Social Media" poster teaches jurors what they can and cannot do on their electronic devices inside the courtroom.

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