New report offers phased approach to responsibly harness AI and expand access to justice The IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, has just released a new report. Regulating AI in the Delivery of Consumer-Facing Legal Services: Unlocking Legal Regulation outlines a clear and actionable framework …
Read MoreFunded 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 …
Read MoreJoin in for the introduction of Right Services, Right Time – an initiative that offers family courts practical tools and targeted support to handle even the most complex cases. Date: Friday, July 18th, 2025 Time: 12:00PM EST Register Here: Family-Centered Fridays: Right Services, Right Time – Promising practices for family courts | National Center for …
Read MoreLast 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 …
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