The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR), on behalf of the State Justice Institute (SJI), is pleased to announce a peer exchange opportunity on June 13–14th, 2024, in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)’s Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP). Up to six communities will be selected to receive travel scholarships through …
Read MoreCourts seeking guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) now have access to two new resources, thanks to the AI Rapid Response Team (RRT). The National Center for State Courts (NCSC)’s Getting Started and Platform Considerations resources provide practical interim guidance for courts on experimenting with AI tools, understanding how AI technologies use data, and evaluating contractual …
Read MoreUpcoming #Webinar! Bureau of Justice Assistance Funding Opportunities for Courts. On Thursday, April 4th, 2024, at 03:00 PM EST, learn about the upcoming Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) funding opportunities that are available to state and local courts for fiscal year (FY) 2024. Among the presenters, is State Justice Institute‘s very own, Michelle White. Presenters …
Read MoreRedesigning Legal with (IAALS) Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System is back on April 16th, 2024! Register today. Register here: https://iaals.du.edu/events/redesigning-legal-cultivating-oasis-legal-service-deserts IAALS-redesigning-legal-4.16.24 (475 kB)
Read MoreIn a newly released report, Hybrid Hearings Improvement Initiative, NCSC, shares examples of how courts expanded pre-pandemic virtual and hybrid proceedings or quickly adopted new technology and practices to accommodate new ways of doing business. The report notes that courts are now using remote and hybrid hearings throughout all 50 states in differing degrees for both …
Read MoreSJI has just released the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request. To read more, download now:
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