Guides for court professionals

The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has developed a comprehensive Justice for All guide, funded by various foundations, to assist courts, lawyers, and community groups in improving civil justice accessibility and addressing unmet needs, aided by expert input and feedback gathered since its launch in 2016.

The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) provides various resources and guides for court management, ranging from implementing AI and cybersecurity basics to improving civil justice accessibility and expediting family cases through the use of triage tools.

The Joint Technology Committee has produced a guide to help court administrators, IT leaders, judges, legal teams and staff to establish cybersecurity measures including incident response teams, regular risk assessments, clear communication strategies and maintenance of public trust, in order to guard against a growing threat of cybercrimes such as ransomware, malware, phishing and insider threats.

Record relief is a critical tool for reducing the collateral consequences of criminal records and supporting successful reentry. This guide examines the challenges of accessing expungement and sealing, highlights policy solutions, and provides recommendations for courts seeking to improve record relief processes.