Articles for court professionals

Digital accessibility ensures that all court users — including people with disabilities — can access court information and services online. Learn how courts can achieve and sustain digital accessibility improvements with careful planning, training, and collaboration.

Discover answers to frequently asked questions related to the DOJ digital accessibility rule and ADA website accessibility requirement for courts.

Here are some practical insights for building a solid foundation for responsible AI use in your court, encompassing privacy, bias, ethics, and accessibility.

While each state faces unique challenges, several clear national themes emerge in the 2026 state of the judiciary addresses: courts are operating in an increasingly complex, high-pressure environment, yet remain committed to fairness, accessibility, and the rule of law.

NCSC is entering an important new chapter to better serve the court community — and to ensure we are positioned for long-term strength and impact. President Beth Clement reflects on her first ten months of leadership and discusses what a reorganization means for NCSC and the courts we serve.

This rise in fabricated evidence comes at a time when defensive technologies are still unable to reliably identify AI-generated content. While AI tools can offer genuine benefits to courts, realizing those benefits requires maintaining the integrity of evidence that underpins trust in the courts.

Guardianship monitoring protocols help court reviewers identify potential issues and ensure the rights and well-being of vulnerable individuals are effectively addressed.

Kelly Hutton's applied research during the ICM Fellows program reshaped North Dakota's caseflow system and launched her path to national and international leadership.

Moving some processes online offers a a practical way to resolve cases more efficiently. Our tested tools, expert guidance, and lessons from courts around the globe will help you adopt ODR in your court with confidence.

These lessons, drawn from real court pilot programs, offer a foundation for your court to launch or improve an ODR program.

NCSC's webinars explore the inclusive communication practices court professionals need to use to empower individuals with disabilities to fully participate in court processes.

The journey through NCSC's Institute for Court Management certifications didn't just change how Maricopa County Deputy Court Administrator Bryan Farrell leads — it changed how he sees what's possible.

Discover how state courts are planning for America's 250th anniversary and taking the opportunity to emphasize the impact of state courts in meaningful ways.

NCSC offers guidance to help your court navigate complex agreements with digital service providers to ensure transparency, security, and fairness.

This article explores current competency laws, system bottlenecks, and emerging practices that support timely, fair, and effective outcomes to assist courts, justice partners, and policymakers.