"The courts need
to engage in
effective statewide
planning so that
they can not only
be responsive to
the communities
they serve, but
also ensure equal
access to justice
statewide."

— Chief Justice
    Ronald George


Introduction

The intent of Community-Focused Court Planning is to create the future, not predict it. Community participation and inclusion in court planning helps the courts clearly consider all perspectives to ensure that a strong and effective partnership is developed. Building a sense of community among planning team members, with members of the local courts, and with the courts' stakeholders, ensures that the planning process will be constructive and productive to the widest audience. This site identifies the need for such planning and proposes strategies for meeting that need.