Jurisdictions nationwide have established pretrial supervision and support services programs in an effort to improve pretrial outcomes and provide an alternative to pretrial services. While… Read More »Establish & Enhance Pretrial Services
Coming to court can be hard for people with childcare obligations. Bringing a child to court can cause disruptions, but finding childcare can be difficult… Read More »Create Child-Oriented Spaces & Programming
Data show that longer cases are more likely to have a missed appearance. Resolving cases in a timely manner can reduce missed court appearances and… Read More »Set Benchmarks for Reducing Disposition Times & Continuances
Research shows that people who have high levels of trust and confidence in the court system are more likely to appear in court. Working to… Read More »Launch Initiatives to Foster Community Trust
Work schedules, lack of childcare, and other obligations can prevent people from attending court. Implementing alternatives to traditional court schedules can address these barriers and… Read More »Implement Alternative Court Schedules
Allowing people to appear remotely can be a helpful option for individuals who have barriers to court appearance like transportation, childcare obligations, and disabilities. Even… Read More »Formalize & Expand Options for Virtual Court
Resolving cases efficiently means fewer required appearances and fewer opportunities for missed court dates. This also benefits court personnel, victims, and witnesses. Policies for case… Read More »Ensure Efficiency with Every Court Date
Navigating the court system can be hard for everyone, but some people face additional challenges appearing in court. Learn more about these challenges and how… Read More »Provide Additional Resources for High Needs Court Users
Navigating the court system can be hard. Court paperwork can be dense, with small fonts and confusing legal language. Making court information simpler and more… Read More »Make Court Information Easily Accessible
Like any important appointment, reminders notify people of their court date and encourage them to appear. Learn more below.