Last year, the Conference of Chief Justices and the Conference of State Court Administrators adopted a resolution urging NCSC to showcase effective, scalable models for civil diversion programs that create alternate pathways for litigants to resolve disputes. These programs would be grounded in a set of guiding principles, which encourage collaboration with other civil justice …
Read MoreA new resource is now available to support courts in upholding state and federal law and applying Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which applies to all state and local government entities, including courts. Serving People with Disabilities and Title II of the ADA: A Toolkit for Courts helps courts address aspects …
Read MoreNavigating AI in court translation is opening new doors for access to justice. To meet the needs of Limited English Proficient (LEP) users, the Superior Court in Orange County, Calif., is leveraging an AI-powered Court Application for Translation (CAT) tool. Blanca Escobedo, deputy chief operations officer for Orange County Superior Court, shared an overview of …
Read MoreExploring the Effects of AI & Generational Shifts in the Workforce: June 18th, 2025, at 1:00PM EST. As state courts confront the dual challenges of AI integration and generational workforce shifts, this webinar from the TRI/NCSC AI Policy Consortium will provide insights into the use of AI by courts and how AI can help courts address current …
Read MoreSJI received ten (10) grant applications requesting a total of $1,020,979 for the 3rd quarter of FY 2025. The Board awarded two (2) Strategic Initiative Grants to: the Mississippi Center for Justice to focus on rule implementation and modifications in justice courts across the state; and the Children’s Law Center, in partnership with the National Council …
Read MoreThe FY 2025 3rd Quarter SJI Board Meeting was held on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, at the Maryland Judicial Center in Annapolis, MD. SJI Executive Director, Jonathan Mattiello, Senior Program Advisor, Michelle White, and members of the SJI Board were joined by Chief Justice Matthew Fader, Chief Judge Joseph Getty (ret.) and State Court Administrator, …
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