State Court Funding Crisis Online Toolkit
Dear Colleague:
In response to the escalating funding crises facing our state justice systems, the American Bar Association has launched a new initiative to help leaders of the bench and bar communicate the critical importance of adequate resources for courts.
The ABA has long worked to strengthen and protect the justice system at both the federal and state levels. Of particular concern has been the continued independence of the judiciary, a value that is indispensable to our democratic republic. A large part of that independence lies in courts having consistent, adequate funding to deliver justice.
As part of this initiative, the ABA has compiled a toolkit to serve as a resource for state and local bars and others addressing the challenges raised by current fiscal constraints. The toolkit, "State Court Funding Crisis," is available on the ABA web site, at http://www.abanet.org/jd/courtfunding. I hope that the resources offered in this toolkit will be of use to you as you communicate the urgency of adequate funding of state courts to policymakers, opinion leaders and your communities.
We join with you to guarantee that our courts will continue to meet the needs of our communities and ensure justice for all. If you have any questions about the toolkit, please contact the ABA Justice Center by telephone at (312) 988-5723 or by email to abajd@abanet.org.
Thank you for your interest.
With all best wishes,
Alfred P. Carlton, Jr.
President, 2002-2003
American Bar Association
