Together, we advance just, free & safe communities
For over 50 years, the National Center for State Courts has provided trusted advice and proven solutions to our courts. Our work improves justice and supports healthier and more sustainable communities worldwide.
We drive innovation & progress in courts & justice systems
We bring together a community of individuals, leaders, ideas, experiences, knowledge, and perspectives. Together we move courts and communities forward.
Trusted leadership. Proven solutions. Better courts.
Courts trust us with the ideas, inspiration, and leadership required to impact the justice system.
We respond to today's critical issues
We partner with courts, justice partners, private industry, and others to develop timely, innovative solutions and responses to pressing issues facing courts and communities.
We prepare courts for the future
Our strategic plan draws lessons from recent challenges and charts a bold path forward. We drive innovation where it matters most, keeping courts resilient and ready to serve.
We uphold the values of our courts
We believe in the rule of law, equal justice, judicial independence, accountability, and excellence.
Our impact
cases filed in state courts in 2023.
judges provide fair & impartial justice in the United States.
of U.S. cases are handled in state courts.
We are part of something bigger
Our community builds the competence and confidence in the rule of law. Explore our work in AI, jury studies, court data, and community-focused initiatives.
World-class court expertise
As current and former researchers, analysts, scholars, and practitioners, our leaders bring diverse legal, court, and justice experience.
Put our skills to work
Want to talk to one of our experts in court administration? Contact us to learn how we can help your court.
