National Conference of State Trial Judges
Member Resources
Publications
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 Delay
This 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.
Judicial Evaluation Handbook and Guidelines
To order any publication, contact the ABA Service Center at (800) 285-2221.
Resolutions, Reports and Standards
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:
Click here to view the NCSCJ Survey of Judicial Salaries
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.
Discovery Guidelines for State Courts
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.
