State court strategic plans

Delaware

January 2022

“Improving Diversity in the Delaware Bench and Bar Strategic Plan Report and Recommendations” examines diversity issues in the Delaware legal community and provides a national model to assist other court systems in addressing jurisdiction-specific diversity challenges. A complementary mini documentary offers additional insights from court leaders and project partners.

Michigan

December 2020

The Michigan Justice for All Task Force Strategic Plan and Inventory Report summarizes findings from a comprehensive, broad assessment of 15 civil justice system components and establishes a strategic plan to fill gaps and address the identified barriers to access to justice.

Minnesota

Minnesota's Judicial Branch Strategic Plan outlines efforts to eliminate disparities int he court system by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organizational value.

New Hampshire

July 2022

The New Hampshire Judicial Branch Steering Committee on Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan features six strategies to ensure the state's court system is open and respectful, fair and free from biases and barriers, and provides services in a culturally appropriate way.

New Jersey

The New Jersey Supreme Court Action Plan for Ensuring Equal Justice outlines key areas that the judiciary has addressed since the court issued a public statement in 2020 condemning racism and committing to "eradicate systemic barriers that stand in the way of justice."

Washington

The Washington State Racial Justice Consortium 2022 Action Plan is a results-driven, prioritized collection of strategies intended to move each of its courts toward justice, fairness and equity.