The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) offers a range of practical resources to help courts understand and adopt artificial intelligence responsibly, including a set of AI readiness materials that give courts a clear framework for assessing preparedness, identifying risks and opportunities, and planning for responsible implementation that was made possible through support from the State Justice Institute. These resources help court leaders understand where their organization stands today and outline concrete steps to build capacity, strengthen governance, and ensure that AI tools are used in ways that support fairness, transparency, and public trust. In addition to the AI readiness framework, NCSC provides guidance on topics such as document automation, data analytics, chatbots, and other emerging tools that can improve efficiency and access to justice. Courts can also explore policy guidance, national examples, and opportunities to learn from peers through ongoing webinars and collaborative forums.

Featured AI resources:

• AI readiness for state courtsA comprehensive framework that helps court leaders assess their current level of AI readiness and identify concrete steps to improve preparedness.
• AI guides and resources
  A curated listing of NCSC tools and resources to assist courts in understanding and responding to emerging AI-related issues.
• TRI/NCSC AI Policy Consortium for Law & Courts
  A collaboration between NCSC and the Thomson Reuters Institute that brings together courts, legal professionals, and technologists to develop shared principles, guidance, and model approaches for AI governance.
• AI Policy Consortium webinar series
  A monthly webinar series that educates the judiciary and legal professionals about AI and generative AI, helping judges make informed decisions about adoption and use.
• AI and state court guidelinesAn interactive map showcasing court orders, rules, proposed rules, and AI-related guidelines and policies from across the nation.
• Court AI Implementers’ Forum
  A collaborative community for court professionals working on AI initiatives to exchange ideas, share lessons learned, and connect with peers.
• NCSC AI Sandbox
  A low-pressure, hands-on chatbot environment designed for court professionals to safely explore AI. Participants can test tools and build confidence knowing their data will not be used to train commercial AI models.

For more information on NCSC’s AI resources and the SJI-supported readiness materials, visit ncsc.org/ai.