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A growing majority of civil cases in state courts are filed in high-volume dockets, often involving self-represented parties and frequently resulting in the entry of default judgements.
To manage these dockets, state and local courts have developed innovative civil diversion programs that offer alternative pathways for resolving disputes, particularly those involving self-represented litigants. Diversion programs can also bolster public trust and improve appearance rates by connecting litigants with stabilizing community resources.
Join us for a high-energy discussion about new guiding principles for civil diversion and learn how three courts are effectively using these programs to transform the court experience for users, promote judicial efficiency, and help strengthen communities.
Moderator:
- Chief Justice Marla Luckert, Kansas Supreme Court
Panelists:
- Judge Leonard Brown, III, Lancaster County Court System, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Judge Josephine Layne Buckner, Kentucky 30th District Court 12th Division, Louisville, Kentucky
For more information, email Laina Combest-Friedman.