The ABA Justice Center seeks to accomplish justice system reform by encouraging bench/bar/public collaboration. Drawing on the resources of ABA entities that focus on the judicial branch and the improvement of the administration of justice, the Justice Center promotes programs that enhance the efficiency of the justice system. Among the issues high on the agenda of the Center are judicial selection reform in the states including the reinvigoration of merit selection, public awareness about the justice system, judicial outreach, interbranch relations, judicial ethics and increasing public trust and confidence in the justice system. To accomplish these goals, the Justice Center draws on the expertise of judges, bar leaders, law professors and deans, involved citizens, and others who help to accomplish reform and establish innovative activities while publicizing successful models to others with common interests. It provides models, technical assistance, and expertise to those seeking to improve the justice system.

Honorable Christel E. Marquardt
Chair, Justice Center Coordinating Council