The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges has just released a newly updated section of the Civil Protection Orders: A Guide for Improving Practice! This section of the publication focuses on the intersections of civil protection orders with firearms, military protective orders, and technology.
For more information and to access the publication, click here.
Funded by the State Justice Institute, the National Center for State Courts, in partnership with Rulo Strategies LLC, launched the Rural Justice Collaborative (RJC) to showcase the strengths of rural communities and highlight the cross-sector collaboration that is a hallmark of rural justice systems. These strengths include strong professional networks, deep ties to the communities they serve, resiliency, and ingenuity. The Rural Justice Collaborative is guided by an advisory council of rural practitioners representing the judiciary, public safety, behavioral health, public health, child welfare, victim services and other stakeholder-focused justice systems. The advisory council guides the initiative and has focused initial efforts on advancing innovation, promoting collaboration, and raising awareness of rural justice system needs.
The National Association for Court Management (NACM) has released an updated Courting AI: Understanding Artificial Intelligence in Courts Guide.
The National Association for Court Management presents the first revision of their AI Guide adding additional use cases in the courts and the broader legal profession. This guide continues to be a reference for courts and court professionals pursuing the responsible use of AI.
The AI Guide, Courting AI: Understanding Artificial Intelligence in Courts, V2 (2025) is available through the NACM Store – National Association for Court Management.
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, at 3:00PM EST
The revised National Association for Court Management (NACM) Court Security Guide incorporates the latest best practices and technological advancements to help mitigate risks and ensure the protection of judiciary personnel, visitors and facilities. The guide was developed in collaboration with security experts and court managers and provides practical strategies for implementing effective security protocols. This webinar seeks to delve deeper into the discussion on court security and provide additional resources for you to implement in your court.
Join in on February 26th, 2025, at 3:00PM EST to learn how the NACM Court Security Guide can help courts just like yours implement a new court security initiative or improve on your current security protocols. The court security guide can be purchased from the NACM store for non-members and is offered for free to members as a member perk.
Register here: Webinar Registration – Zoom
The Judicial Innovation Fellowship (JIF) is a fellowship for technology industry professionals to transform justice across state, local, territorial, and tribal courts. Partnering with courts to build critical data infrastructure, simplify processes, and improve usability of court services, this competitive fellowship is a unique opportunity to innovate a core democratic institution.
The Judicial Innovation Fellowship is incubated at the Georgetown Institute for Technology Law & Policy. This work is made possible by the State Justice Institute, the New Venture Fund, Schmidt Futures, the Ford Foundation, the Utah Bar Foundation, the Pew Charitable Trusts, and the Fritz Family Foundation.
The inaugural cohort took place from 2023-2024. This successful pilot is commemorated in the JIF Final Report and the Judicial Innovation Fellowship Webinar video, which was recorded in January 2025.
To read about how the program was built, please read the JIF Roadmap.
When? Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at 1:00PM EST.
Explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing access to justice for underserved communities.
Presenters will discuss how they are safely and effectively leveraging new technologies to make the legal system more accessible. Participants will learn about practical applications of AI and discover the potential for democratizing access to legal information for increased participation in court cases and proceedings. The presenters will also share compelling case studies that demonstrate how AI can directly assist individuals seeking justice. National Center for State Courts
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Funded by the State Justice Institute, the National Center for State Courts, in partnership with Rulo Strategies LLC, launched the Rural Justice Collaborative (RJC) to showcase the strengths of rural communities and highlight the cross-sector collaboration that is a hallmark of rural justice systems. These strengths include strong professional networks, deep ties to the communities they serve, resiliency, and ingenuity. The Rural Justice Collaborative is guided by an advisory council of rural practitioners representing the judiciary, public safety, behavioral health, public health, child welfare, victim services and other stakeholder-focused justice systems. The advisory council guides the initiative and has focused initial efforts on advancing innovation, promoting collaboration, and raising awareness of rural justice system needs.
Deadline Extension! New Pretrial, Prosecution, Defense Counsel, and Courts Mentoring Initiative Deadline Extended: February 14th, 2025, at 5:00PM EST.
The OJP Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and RTI International are seeking mentor sites to share their best practices and expertise with diverting justice-involved persons with substance use disorders to community-based treatment or connecting individuals to treatment and support services during the pretrial and court adjudication phases of justice processing. This program is part of the training and technical assistance (TTA) resources available to jurisdictions through BJA’s Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP).
The Pretrial, Prosecution, Defense Counsel, and Courts Mentoring Initiative provides an opportunity for new or early-stage programs to be matched with experienced practitioners to promote peer-to-peer learning. The mentor sites serve as models for individuals and teams interested in starting a new practice or for established programs interested in learning innovative approaches.
Application: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8053368/Pretrial-Prosecution-Defense-Counsel-and-Courts-Mentor-Site-Application
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When? Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, at 1:00PM EST.
This training provides Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) personnel, court judges, legal clerks, and other key stakeholders with the tools and knowledge needed to support military-connected survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Sexual Assault, and Stalking (DVSAS). It explores the unique dynamics of these cases, challenges in navigating military and civilian systems, and the importance of building coordinated responses. Participants will gain practical strategies for collaborating with local agencies and advocates to provides holistic, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered support within VTC settings. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and actionable insights, this session emphasizes the critical role VTC personnel play in ensuring equitable access to justice and recovery services for military-connected survivors. National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Prior to participating in this webinar, participants are strongly encouraged to view this recorded webinar on Advocating for Military-Connected Survivors.
Register here.
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) is excited to announce the opening of submissions for the 2025 Access to Justice Prize.
The Prize is a year-long, nationwide competition designed to spark innovative solutions to address the justice gap and promote equal access to justice for all. The theme for the 2025 Prize is “Closing the Rural Justice Gap,” and we are seeking proposals that address access to justice challenges in rural communities. Application Deadline: March 31st, 2025.
For more information and to apply: https://www.justice.gov/atj/access-justice-prize
