Due to limited grant resources, SJI will not support grants that propose to maintain, enhance, or expand the operations of problem-solving courts. SJI will continue to prioritize innovative projects that can be replicated across the U.S. regardless of court type. SJI encourages potential applicants to consider federal grant funding for these activities. Information regarding other funding opportunities can …
Read MoreCall for Presentations for the 2027 Court Security Conference is now open! Hosted by the National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC), this conference brings together court security professionals from across the country to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and advance best practices. Do you have a successful #strategy, innovative approach, lesson learned, or practical solution that …
Read MoreThe NACM CORE® Committee is pleased to announce the release of the revised Caseflow and Workflow Curriculum, replacing the previous version published in 2017. This updated curriculum reflects current best practices in court administration and is now the standard for all new NACM CORE® presentations on Caseflow and Workflow. It is encouraged for all presenters …
Read MoreThe “Recruitment and Retention Guide for Court Leaders at All Levels” was developed in collaboration with the CCJ-COSCA Pandemic Rapid Response Team (RRT), funded by the State Justice Institute. What began during the COVID-19 pandemic and the “great resignation” has evolved into a long-term workforce shift driven by generational change, rising employee expectations, and growing competition …
Read MoreOn May 8th, 2026, Tim Dibble of The Justice Management Institute (JMI), Andrew Mallis of Kalamuna, and two representatives from New Orleans— Judge Mark Shea of the Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans and Senior Chief Deputy City Attorney Demetrie Ford — presented at the Code for America Summit in Chicago, Illinois, about a …
Read MoreCourts across the country are strengthening cybersecurity readiness through a series of regional workshops led by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) and funded by the State Justice Institute. Over 19 months, the workshops brought together about 250 participants from state, appellate, and local courts in 37 states and four territories, helping teams test …
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