The FY 2026 Federal Grant Season has numerous open solicitations still available. Make sure to visit SJI’s Funding Toolkit for the latest grant information. The Toolkit includes current grant solicitations, along with templates that can be used to prepare a grant application. If you identify an opportunity of interest, please click on the direct link to …
Read MoreThe SJI Board of Directors will be meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. The purpose of this meeting is to consider grant applications for the 1st quarter of FY 2026, and other business. ADDRESS: Supreme Court of Delaware, Renaissance Center, 405 North King Street, Suite 500, Wilmington, DE.
Read MoreA major national initiative is now underway to help state courts respond to escalating risks. Through NCSC’s Safer Courts project, courts will gain access to strengthened security practices, expert guidance, and training designed to help judges, staff, and the public stay safe. Supported by a State Justice Institute grant, Safer Courts will create standardized incident reporting …
Read MoreCourt users are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to seek information and advice to navigate their legal issues. This guidance provides a framework to discuss AI use with court users while emphasizing accuracy, responsibility, and compliance with court rules. Court staff should familiarize themselves with their policy on providing legal information vs. legal advice …
Read MoreAs courts face increasing demands for data, the National Open Court Data Standards (NODS) are improving data quality and governance nationwide. Over the past five years, NCSC has worked to implement the National Open Court Data Standards (NODS) to establish business and technical standards to facilitate the sharing of standardized case-level data. The standards are …
Read MoreThe Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR), on behalf of the State Justice Institute, is hosting a Peer Exchange in Adams County, Ohio on May 5–6, 2026. Up to five communities will be selected to receive travel scholarships, allowing each selected site to send a team of 3–4 practitioners to participate in this structured two-day peer …
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