The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has just launched a new court planning framework, funded by the State Justice Institute, designed to strengthen court resilience and responsiveness by incorporating a rigorous focus on the future. Building on the Just Horizons work, the Future Ready Courts (FRC) framework helps courts anticipate and prepare for a …
Read MoreThe SJI Board of Directors will be meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET. The purpose of this meeting is to consider grant applications for the 1st quarter of FY 2025, and other business. ADDRESS: Pennsylvania Judicial Center, 601 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 1500, Harrisburg, PA.
Read MoreThe Institute for Intergovernmental Research, in partnership with the State Justice Institute, created the Reaching Rural Resource Center: Justice and Behavioral Health. This site serves as a comprehensive resource hub and connection point to share timely publications, complementary websites, webinars and other virtual leaning opportunities, and solution-oriented guidance specifically focusing on rural communities at the …
Read MoreTraffic cases continue to dominate state court caseloads while growing civil dockets are surpassing criminal cases with the second largest number of filings, according to newly released data from NCSC’s Court Statistics Project (CSP). “We’ve been tracking traffic trends for some time, so we’re not surprised by the 2024 data showing that traffic filings continued …
Read MoreGenerative AI is transforming how courts automate processes, streamline workflows, and serve the public — creating opportunities for efficiency while raising questions about ethics, accuracy, and fairness. Judges, administrators, and court staff now have access to free, role-specific training to help them adopt artificial intelligence responsibly in court operations. To help courts implement AI responsibly, …
Read MoreSJI recently released the Grant Guideline for FY 2026. The Grant Guideline appears as part of the National Archives and Records Administration’s Federal Register, and sets forth the administrative, programmatic, and financial requirements for applying for and administering SJI grants. Fiscal Year 2026 Deadlines for Project, Technical Assistance, and Curriculum Adaptation Grants are as follows:
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