Before the coronavirus pandemic reduced court operations, state courts nationwide resolved 40 criminal felony cases and 100 criminal misdemeanor cases every minute of every day, but most courts failed to meet national time standards because of too many continuances and scheduled hearings. These findings come from one of the most ambitious undertakings of its kind, the Effective …
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With SJI support, the National Association for Court Management (NACM) has made content from its 2020 NACM Annual Virtual Conference and Expo available online. This year’s event went virtual for the first time due to the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plenaries, workshops, the annual business meeting and much more have all been uploaded as …
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Earlier this year, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) released a report-style guide. The purpose of this report is to provide facilities and access to justice recommendations for how courts can continue to offer in-person self-help services while respecting the public health and social distancing provisions required under COVID-19. As confirmed cases continue to …
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On November 13, 2020, SJI Board Member Hernan D. Vera was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Vera has been a Principal at Bird Marella since 2015, where he focuses his practice on complex civil litigation and class action defense. He also counsels and advises clients …
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The SJI Board of Directors will be meeting on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 3:00 PM ET. The purpose of this meeting is to consider grant applications for the 1st quarter of FY 2021, and other business.
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Each fiscal year, SJI allocates significant financial resources to support its Priority Investment Areas (PIAS). The PIAs are applicable to all grant types, and the categories within allow for greater flexibility to be responsive to current and emerging court trends. These broad PIAs are closely aligned with SJI’s mission in both statute and policy. SJI strongly encourages …
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