June 17th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Civil case filings per capita have been declining nationally for decades. John Greacen and Alan Carlson explained this in their book, What Is Happening to State Trial Court Civil Filings? The absolute number of civil … Continue reading Improving Access to Justice – One State’s Experience
Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Courts
January 23, 2025, Question of Ethics Conversation Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape the judicial system. AI-powered tools, from legal research assistants to sentencing algorithms and customer service chatbots, offer efficiency but also introduce risks, particularly bias. Additionally, the confidentiality of court … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Courts
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?
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