National Center for State Courts

Join NCSC's Family-Centered Fridays on May 29 at 12 p.m. ET to learn about the new "Guide on Accessibility Considerations for Treatment Courts," with practical tools to improve ADA compliance and participation. 👉 Register now. ncsc.org/event/accessib… #Courts #AccessToJustice

Accessibility requirements are a core part of effective treatment court operations. Treatment court teams, legal professionals, and service providers all play a role in ensuring programs are accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities. #TreatmentCourts #ADA

Panelists will explore how to better understand generational differences, avoid common stereotypes & build stronger collaboration across teams. Courts work best when people work well together. This session offers tools to help support that goal. #StateCourts #CourtLeadership

Courts today bring together four generations in the workforce. Managing across those generations can be both an opportunity and a challenge. Join us for the upcoming webinar, "Leading a multi-generational workforce," on May 19 at 1 p.m. ET. Register now. ncsc.org/event/leading-…

Since last May, Massachusetts housing courts approved nearly 90% of more than 6,000 petitions to seal eligible eviction records under a new law. Officials say the law is helping renters access stable housing & reduce barriers linked to eviction records. wgbh.org/news/local/202…

Courts also play an important role in protecting the public through website notices, social media outreach, and community awareness efforts. Explore practical resources and examples from courts responding to these scams. ncsc.org/resources-cour…

Courts across the country are seeing a rise in scam texts and phone calls pretending to be from courts or law enforcement. We stand with Kentucky Courts in encouraging the public to stay alert. #ScamAwareness #FraudPrevention #StateCourts

➡️ Watch the summit recording and explore key takeaways to bring lived-experience voices more fully into your court’s work. ncsc.org/resources-cour…

Courts are increasingly engaging people with lived experience in child welfare reform—through peer support, advisory councils, and courtroom roles. This work matters. But real transformation happens when lived expertise helps shape how systems are designed and led.

➡️ Read the report, "Judicial Use of Generative AI: Lessons Learned." ncsc.org/resources-cour…

Generative AI is already shaping how legal work gets done, and courts are actively exploring what that means. New insights from judges across the country show how GenAI is being used in real-world judicial work. #Courts #AI #JudicialInnovation #RuleOfLaw #LegalTech #GenAI

Rural Kansas communities are facing growing legal deserts as many longtime attorneys near retirement and too few new lawyers enter rural practice. A new Kansas law aims to help by offering incentives for attorneys and law students to serve rural areas. kcur.org/2026-05-05/its…

For 250 years, jurors have helped uphold one of our nation’s founding principles: the right to trial by jury. During Jury Appreciation Week, we join the Idaho Supreme Court and others in recognizing the individuals who give their time to support fair and impartial justice.

The @ijisinstitute and the National Center for @StateCourts have joined forces to sponsor an initial dialogue covering the alternative ways of entity resolution available to justice and public safety agencies with contemporary technology. Register now: ijis.org/events/entity-…

#eCourts2026 will explore: ⚖️ Artificial intelligence 🔐 Cybersecurity ♿ Digital accessibility 📊 Data-driven decision-making 🖥️ Technology governance New this year are specialized workshops focused on practical learning and problem-solving. #AI #LegalTech #CourtTechnology

The future of court technology is moving fast—and the #eCourts2026 agenda is now live. Join us Dec. 7–9 in Las Vegas for the largest court technology conference of the year. 👉 Explore the agenda and register today. ecourts.ncsc.org/agenda

How are courts celebrating America’s 250th anniversary? 🇺🇸 Our new video highlights courthouse tours, civics education, community parades, legal history exhibits & other ways courts are engaging the public and strengthening trust in the justice system. #America250 #StateCourts

Recovery stories like Alex Strong’s are a reminder that treatment courts are about people, hope, and second chances. During #DrugCourtMonth, we recognize the courts and teams helping individuals rebuild their lives and strengthen their communities. 🎧nejudicial.com/3E145yM

➡️ Register today to understand what agentic AI means for your court—and how to prepare. ncsc.org/event/agentic-…

Agentic AI is the next frontier in legal technology—and courts need to be ready. Unlike #GenAI, it can plan and complete multi-step tasks with limited human input—bringing new opportunities and risks. Agentic AI in legal settings 📅 May 20, 1–2 PM ET #Courts #AI #LegalTech