Last November’s blog post explored the meaning of the Rule of Law.[i] That post presented four universal Rule of Law principles: Accountability -The government as well as private actors are accountable under the law. Just Law – The law is clear, publicized, and stable and is applied evenly. It ensures human rights as well as … Continue reading What is meant by “Due Process?”
How Do We Navigate the Tension Between Cities and Municipal Courts?
March 18th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management The relationship between cities and their municipal courts is often marked by underlying tension. While courts must function independently, their close ties to city governments can create friction over revenue, resources, and oversight. Underfunded municipal … Continue reading How Do We Navigate the Tension Between Cities and Municipal Courts?
Demystifying and Measuring the Rule of Law
Next week I am delivering a talk for the Albuquerque International Association on “Demystifying and Measuring the Rule of Law Worldwide.”[i] In an era where the term Rule of Law is frequently invoked yet often misused and misunderstood, this talk aims to demystify its meaning and global significance. Drawing on extensive experience in both U.S. … Continue reading Demystifying and Measuring the Rule of Law
Access to Justice and the new Filing Fairness Toolkit
Improving access to justice is something every court should achieve. The new "Filing Fairness Toolkit" from Stanford University is now available to help.
Court Leadership and the Mandate for Resilience
This post includes an article published for the International Association for Court Administration (IACA). The article reviews court leader resilience challenges and strategies.
Leading in Tough Times: Leaders as “Influencers”
August 15th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Leaders deal with multiple circles of individuals. Two that you as a court administrator or Clerk of Court deal with are 1) those who report to you and 2) those you either report to or … Continue reading Leading in Tough Times: Leaders as “Influencers”
The Rule of Law, Index, and You
What is the Rule of Law? Why is it important? How do we measure it? How can we improve the Rule of Law locally? This blog post answers these questions.
What is a Court Administrator – Helpful Information for Those Who Want to Know: Court Administrator Titles and Types of Courts Where They May be Found
This posting illustrates the different job titles that may be used for court administrators and indicates the courts where they may be found.
Mental Health and the Courts: The Collaborative Court and Community Effective Criminal Case Management
Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode: March 15, 2022 Brought to You in Cooperation with NACM In our last two episodes on mental health and the courts we talked about the fact that traditional criminal case management is not meeting the needs of the people we serve. We must develop a new comprehensive and collaborative model. We … Continue reading Mental Health and the Courts: The Collaborative Court and Community Effective Criminal Case Management
Examining Local Courts: Uncovering the Real Story
Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast: July 20, 2021 Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with NACM Local Courts are the least analyzed components of the American court system. This is particularly ironic since there are thousands of local courts, far more than there are courts of general jurisdiction. It has been estimated that they process over three … Continue reading Examining Local Courts: Uncovering the Real Story
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