The following guides assist preparing courts for emergencies, disasters and securing facilities.
 | Arizona Supreme Court “Preparing for the Unthinkable: A Report to the Arizona Judicial Council.” December 2003. | |
 | The Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia Continuity of Operations Plan (2014) (permanent link) | |
 | Florida Supreme Court Working Group on Emergency Preparedness “Keep the Courts Open.” March 2002. (permanent link) | |
 | Louisiana District Judges Association “2006 Disaster Recovery Template.” | |
 | 25th Judicial Districts Court Parish of Plaquemines Continuity of Operations Plan (2017) (permanent link) | |
 | Michigan Trial Court Guidelines for Court Continuity of Operations Plan (2016) (permanent link) | |
 | The Supreme Court of Ohio Court Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program Guide (2009) (permanent link) |
NCSC Topic: Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery
NCSC Court Consulting Services (2007): A Comprehensive Emergency Management Program
If you would like additional help in undertaking COOP planning, please contact Principal Court Management Consultant Nathan Hall.