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Prepared courts are resilient courts. September is #NationalPreparednessMonth—a reminder to have plans in place before an emergency disrupts operations. We help courts strengthen emergency preparedness, COOP planning, and cybersecurity.
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From developing practical continuity plans to strengthening technology resilience, we help courts prepare for disruptions and continue serving their communities. Explore our preparedness resources. ncsc.org #StateCourts #Courts #NCSC #EmergencyPreparedness

Driving innovation in justice | National Center for State Courts

The National Center for State Courts is a community of court leaders and professionals. We drive innovation and advancement in courts and justice systems.

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Legal education reform isn’t just about law schools. It’s about the public. Every person who enters a courtroom deserves lawyers prepared with the competence, professionalism, and judgment needed to navigate today’s legal system.
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CLEAR recommendations focus on a stronger pathway to practice—strengthening education, improving readiness, supporting public service, and expanding opportunities to better meet the needs of courts and communities. Learn more: ncsc.org/CLEAR #LegalEducation #Courts

CLEAR

Examining legal education and bar admissions to ensure competent and ethical practice.

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A cyberattack doesn’t wait for a court to be ready. NCSC, the Joint Technology Committee, and the Center for Internet Security are offering courts a chance to test their response through an interactive cybersecurity tabletop exercise. ncsc.org/event/court-cyberse…

Court Cybersecurity Virtual Tabletop Exercise 2026

Improve court incident response, recovery, and resilience through expert-led simulations and discussions during the 2026 Court Cybersecurity Virtual Tabletop Exercise.

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Participants will work through a realistic cyberattack scenario and explore incident response, communication, coordination, and recovery. 📅 October 15 ⏰ 1–3:30 p.m. ET 💻 Online Register now. #StateCourts #Courts #Cybersecurity
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Court are hiring nationwide. Our State Court Job Board features open court positions across the country. Whether starting out or ready for a next step, explore opportunities in public service. #CourtCareers #StateCourts #LegalJobs
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Explore court job openings today. ncsc.org/resources-courts/st…

State court job postings

Use our interactive map to find your next career with the courts.

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Congratulations to the newest Deputy Clerks at the Judiciary of Guam! Court clerks are essential to the day-to-day work of courts—helping cases move forward and supporting judges, attorneys, litigants, and the public. Welcome to the team, and best wishes in your new roles! ⚖️
Judiciary of Guam@guamcourts
Sep 21
Congratulations to our newest Deputy Clerks! We are proud to welcome you to your new roles and look forward to your continued dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving our courts and our community. Wishing you all the best as you begin this new chapter! ⚖️
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Naturalization ceremonies are a powerful reminder of what courts make possible: moments that mark new beginnings, celebrate civic participation, and bring people together. Congratulations to the nearly 40 new citizens welcomed in Charleston. 🇺🇸
West Virginia Courts@WVcourts
Sep 18
Chief Justice Haley Bunn was the guest of U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Chief Judge Frank Volk to speak to nearly 40 new citizens during a Naturalization Ceremony today in Charleston.
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NCSC’s 2026 Human Resources & Finance Summit is Oct. 21–23 in Orlando, bringing together court professionals for education, practical insights, and networking focused on HR, audit, and finance. Register now. ncsc.org/event/2026-human-re… #StateCourts #Courts

2026 Human Resources & Finance Summit

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Remote proceedings can reduce barriers to accessing justice—but only when courts have the right policies, technology, and support in place. Our updated Remote Proceedings Toolkit offers guidance to help courts strengthen remote hearings.
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New research, national trends, policies, and case studies can help courts improve remote proceedings, from training to community access points. Explore the updated toolkit. ncsc.org/resources-courts/re… #StateCourts #RemoteCourt #Court #A2J

Reducing barriers to remote proceedings

Remote proceedings have expanded significantly in courts across the United States since the pandemic. NCSC’s updated Remote Proceedings Toolkit builds on earlier guidance and provides courts with...

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AI adoption in courts requires more than choosing a promising tool. This @TRIExecutives article highlights three lessons: evaluate accuracy—not just satisfaction, start with phased pilots, and keep testing after deployment. Read more. 👇 thomsonreuters.com/en/instit… #AI #Courts

Rigor over momentum: Why courts must slow down to get AI right | Thomson Reuters Institute

Courts face a painful paradox: The more pressure to adopt AI quickly that they face, the more they need to slow down and think strategically. A new webinar discusses how rigorous evaluation matters...

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Many courts celebrated Constitution Day last week by connecting with students and communities. The Nebraska Court of Appeals continued its tradition by holding oral arguments and visiting with students at colleges and universities across the state. #CivicsEducation #CivicsEd
Nebraska Judicial Branch@NEJudicial
Sep 18
The Nebraska Court of Appeals continued their tradition of celebrating Constitution Day at colleges and universities across the state by holding oral arguments and visiting with students. buff.ly/fNIL5IZ
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Missed court hearings can create challenges for people and courts alike. The Alaska Court System is now using automatic text reminders to help people keep track of upcoming hearings and reduce missed appearances. A simple solution with meaningful potential. 📱⚖️ #StateCourts
Alaska Court System@AlaskaCourt
Sep 16
The Alaska Court System now has text message hearing reminders. Text JOIN to 575-222-8484 to sign up. Learn more ➡️ courts.alaska.gov/tos/court-…
Poster for Court Guide Text Reminders Want text reminders for court hearings? Sign up to get a text reminder the afternoon before a court hearing. You can sign up for reminders in as many cases as you want. Option 1: 1. Scan this QR code. It will open a text with the word “JOIN” - hit send 2. Reply to the confirmation text with the case number 3. Confirm you want the reminders 1.Text your court case number to (575) 222‑8484 2. Reply to the confirmation text with your case number 3. Confirm you want the reminders Option 2: 1.Text your court case number to (575) 222‑8484 2. Reply to the confirmation text with your case number 3. Confirm you want the reminders *Message and data rates may apply. By signing up, you agree to get text messages from the Alaska Court System. One text per case event. Terms of service & privacy policy at ak-courts.info/tosca. FAQs at ak-courts.info/textfaq

ALT Poster for Court Guide Text Reminders Want text reminders for court hearings? Sign up to get a text reminder the afternoon before a court hearing. You can sign up for reminders in as many cases as you want. Option 1: 1. Scan this QR code. It will open a text with the word “JOIN” - hit send 2. Reply to the confirmation text with the case number 3. Confirm you want the reminders 1.Text your court case number to (575) 222‑8484 2. Reply to the confirmation text with your case number 3. Confirm you want the reminders Option 2: 1.Text your court case number to (575) 222‑8484 2. Reply to the confirmation text with your case number 3. Confirm you want the reminders *Message and data rates may apply. By signing up, you agree to get text messages from the Alaska Court System. One text per case event. Terms of service & privacy policy at ak-courts.info/tosca. FAQs at ak-courts.info/textfaq

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Mental health treatment courts are evolving. But is the guidance keeping pace with the realities courts face today? Practitioners identified gaps in guidance around eligibility, stabilization, graduation readiness, recovery capital, substance testing, and outcomes.
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📘 Our "Myths, Realities, and Emerging Practices in Mental Health Courts" report explores how courts are adapting their practices to better serve individuals with serious mental illness. ncsc.org/resources-courts/un…

Uncovering myths, realities & emerging practices in mental health courts

Additional guidance is needed to address the significant increase in mental health treatment courts across the United States and the realities of serving individuals with serious mental illness.

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If digital evidence looks real, how can courts know it's real? AI is making it easier to alter, enhance, or create convincing digital evidence—and harder to detect. Our new report examines how AI and deepfakes are reshaping the authentication of digital evidence.
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The second edition of "Evidentiary Issues Raised by Artificial Intelligence" identifies two broad approaches courts are exploring: 🔹 Expanding access to detection technology and technical expertise. 🔹 Updating rules and procedures.
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The report also examines court cases involving alleged deepfakes and offers practical questions judges can consider when evaluating digital evidence. ➡️ Explore the updated report. nationalcenterforstatecourts… #AI #Courts #StateCourts #CourtTechnology #LegalTech @TRIExecutives

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