SJI News Archive
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August 2011
- Senate Confirms New Member to SJI Board of Directors
- Council for Court Excellence Concludes D.C. Bench-Bar-Media Dialogue Project
- Arizona Uses Stakeholder-Driven Approach to Improve Judicial Oversight in Probate Cases
July 2011
- Immigration and the State Courts Initiative Examines Use of State Criminal Court Records
- NCSC Issues Compilation on State Court Reengineering Projects
- Renton, WA Municipal Court Completes Operational Assessment in Preparation for Growth
June 2011
- Board Approves Grants for the 3rd Quarter
- SJI is Now on Facebook
- New White Paper on Appellate Court Staffing
- NCSC Library Serves as Repository for SJI Grant Reports
May 2011
- Kansas Assesses Feasibility of Drug Courts
- New Mexico Judiciary Conducts Statewide Study of Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Third Quarter Grant Applications for FY 2011
- SJI Scholarship Funding Expended For FY 2011
April 2011
- Board Approves Grants for the Second Quarter
- FY 2011 Appropriation Will Enable SJI to Continue Focusing on National Court Issues
- New Practitioners Guidebook For Addressing The Impact of Immigration In The State Courts
March 2011
- New SJI Board Members Sworn In
- New Mexico Finalizes Family Law Manual
- Securing Court Facilities Through Assessment and Best Practicies
February 2011
- SJI Office Relocation
- 2nd Quarter Grant Applications for FY 2011
- President's Budget Provides Strong Support For SJI
- Vermont Judiciary Completes Third Phase Of Court Interpreter Implementation Project
- Oregon Court of Appeals Reexamines Judicial Workload
- Coconino County, Arizona Courts: Charting A Course for Success
January 2011
- Board Approves Grants for 1st Quarter
- Senate Confirms Three New Board Members
- New Mexico Interpreter and Language Access Partnership
December 2010
- 1st Quarter Grant Applications for FY 2011
- Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Three New Board Nominees
- Arizona Training Addresses Impact of Immigration in The State Courts
- New Videoconferencing Survey Results Now Available
November 2010
- New SJI Board Members Sworn In
- New Presidential Nominee For The SJI Board
- FY 2011 Grant Guideline Now Available
October 2010
- SJI Board Awards Grants for the 4th Quarter
- New Presidential Nominee for the SJI Board
- Special Interest Categories for FY 2011
- DOJ Releases New Resource for Courts on Immigration Consequences in Response to Padilla v. Kentucky
September 2010
- 4th Quarter Grant Applications
- President Nominates Two to Serve on SJI Board
- National Institute of Corrections and SJI Continue to Support Risk Assessments in Sentencing
- Changes to the SJI Libraries
August 2010
- New Juvenile & Family Bench Guide Available For State Trial Court Judges
- Implications Of Padilla v. Kentucky On The Duties Of State Court Criminal Judges
- Status Of FY 2011 Appropriations
July 2010
- Board Awards Grants For The 3rd Quarter
- Senate Confirms New Board Members
- Status Of FY 2011 Appropriations
- SJI Scholarship Program
June 2010
- SJI Receives Over $1 Million In Grant Applcations For The 3rd Quarter
- Senate Judiciary Committee Approves New Board Members
- Board Appoints Next Executive Director
- Department Of Justice / Bureau Of Justice Assistance Working With SJI On State Court Re-Engineering
May 2010
- SJI Continues To Focus On National Court Issues
- Padilla v. Kentucky And Implications For The State Courts
- Update On Re-Engineering Efforts In The State Courts
April 2010
- Board Awards Grants For The 2nd Quarter
- Updated Bench Guide Available On Immigration Issues In The State Courts
February 2010
- SJI Receives Over $1 Million in Grant Applications for the 2nd Quarter
- SJI Submits FY 2011 Budget Request to Congress
- Guidelines for Implementing Best Practices in Court Building Security
- President Nominates Six To Serve On Board Of Directors
- Immigration In The State Courts Project Identifies Key Policy Issues
- New Mexico Justice System Interpreter Resource Partnership
December 2009
- FY 2010 Appropriation Will Enable SJI to Continue Focusing on National Court Issues
- Board Awards Grants For The 1st Quarter
November 2009
October 2009
- SJI Continues Focus on Immigration Issues in the State Courts
- New Bench Guide on Immigration Issues Available for State Court Judges
- U.S. Marshals Service & SJI Continue Working to Improve Judicial & Court Security
- SJI Issues Guidance on Supplantation of State and Local Funds
September 2009
- Board Awards Grants For The 4th Quarter
- Updates On Efforts To Assist The State Courts With Budget Issues
- Legal Services Corporation & SJI Finalize 4th Year Partner Grant
August 2009
- Issues Involving Immigrant Families And Children Are Challenging The State Courts
- Survey Illustrates Public Expectations On solving Justice Issues
- Grant Guideline Changes For FY 2010
July 2009
- New Grant To Focus On Court Security And Continuity Of Operations Planning
- SJI/Pew Partner Grant On Evidence-Based Practices To Reduce Recidivism
- Council For Court Excellence Releases Guide To The D.C. Juvenile Justice System
June 2009
- SJI Board Awards Grants For The 3rd Quarter
- Status of FY 2010 Appropriations
- New Judicial Education Cirriculum on Managing Juvenile Sex Offense Cases
May 2009
- New Strategic Initiatives Grants Will Continue Addressing National Court Issues
- President's Budget Includes Funding For SJI
- National Institute of Corrections and SJI Support Risk Assessments in Sentencing
April 2009
March 2009
- Immigration Issues In The State Courts: Key Improvements Are Being Implemented
- FY 2009 Appropriation and New Grants
- Courts and The Media: Initiating and Maintaining A Constructive Dialogue
February 2009
- Federal Immigration Policy & The State Courts
- Strategic Planning Produces Significant Results For Two Michigan Courts
January 2009
- State Court Budget Shortfalls
- SJI Submits FY 2010 Budget Request to Congress
- Addressing Immigration in the State Courts
December 2008
- Board Approves FY 2009 1st Quarter Grants
- Immigration Issues In The Minnesota Courts and National Implications
November 2008
October 2008
September 2008
- SJI Board Approves Grants for the Fourth Quarter
- U.S. Marshals Service and SJI work to Improve Judicial Security
- Legal Services Corporation and SJI Finalize Third Year Partner Grant
- New Payment Process for Grants and Scholarships
August 2008
- Immigration and the State Courts: Findings Are Emerging
- Update on PEW/SJI Partner Grant on Evidence-Based Practices to Reduce Recidivism
July 2008
- House and Senate Provide Funding Levels for FY 2009
- Updates on Efforts to Address Immigration in the State Courts
June 2008
- SJI Board Approves Grants for the Third Quarter
- Bureau of Justice Assistance and SJI Partner on Drug Court Training
April 2008
- Board Approves New Approaches to Address Immigration Issues in the State Courts
- SJI Board Approves Grants for the Second Quarter of FY 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
- SJI Submits FY 2009 Budget Request to Congress
- Improving Pattern Jury Instructions
- LSC/SJI Partnership Yields Results
