Member Resources
Gala Luncheon Program
Commemorative Video (Please note that the video requires time to download)
In addition to Judicial Division publications such as The Judges' Journal and the Judicial Division Record, the NCSTJ offers these publications directed toward your professional needs:
Litigation Control: The Trial Judge’s Key to Avoiding DelayThis manual will provide the trial judge with the tools to implement a system of docket control, whether the court setting is rural or urban or the system is computerized or manual. Click here to view this manual.
Trial Judges News
Trial Judges News is the
Conference's quarterly newsletter contained within
the Division's newsletter, the Judicial
Division Record, which provides up-to-date
information on Conference activities, seminars and
programs and informs members of issues of concern
and developments of interest.
Directory of State Judicial Officers with Chief Justices and Court Administrators![]()
This comprehensive directory,
updated annually, is provided exclusively to those
enrolled in the National Conference of State Trial
Judges. To join and receive access to this publication,
along with a number of other members-only resources,
please complete our online membership form.
The Judge's Book, Second Edition
The Judge's Book is designed
as an orientation guide for the new trial judge,
as well as a refresher and reference tool for the
experienced jurist. Call the Judicial Division at 312-988-6259 for more information.
To order any publication, contact the ABA Service Center at (800) 285-2221.
Group Program Enrollment Form and FAQ
Judicial Division Talking Points
Sample Welcome Letter
From the Chair
Member Advantage Benefits
Are you speaking or attending a program for judges?
Request membership materials for distribution.
The National Conference of State Trial Judges also works to produce projects and reports of import to state court judges across the country. The following are currently available online:
NCSTJ State Court Funding Survey
Produced in conjunction with the ABA Commission on State Court Funding.
Standard 1.65: Court Use of Electronic Filing Processes
Standard 1.65, Court Use of
Electronic Filing Processes, was approved by
the ABA House of Delegates at the ABA Midyear Meeting
in San Antonio, Texas, on February 9, 2004. The
most recent of the Standards Relating to Court Organization
was co-sponsored by the Judicial
Division, the Litigation Section, the Tort Trial
and Insurance Practice Section, the Science and
Technology Law Section, and the Young Lawyers Division.
Click here to view the standard.
Standard 2.77: Drug Court Standards
Approved by the ABA House of Delegates
on August 7, 2001, at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago,
Illinois. Click here to view the standard.
Click to download the guidelines with commentary.
Programs
The NCSTJ supports continuing education through various programs. Each year, Conference members have many opportunities to learn about and study timely issues facing state trial judges. The Conference works together with other ABA entities to promote the better administration of justice.
- The Conference founded and continues to support the National Judicial College which offers outstanding educational training for state trial judges. The College offers both general courses and intensive graduate specialty sessions.
- The Conference has a nationwide list serve on the Internet allowing Conference members to easily exchange ideas, questions and advice.
- In addition to education forums and learning resources, the NCSTJ provides an important venue for social interaction and networking with colleagues nationwide.
