NCSC reorganizes
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is undertaking a comprehensive reorganization designed to strengthen its service to state courts and position the organization for long-term impact.
At the center of the new structure is the creation of a programs group organized around five core areas of focus. Each program area will be led by a dedicated director and supported by a team of professionals.
The model is designed to foster deeper collaboration, clearer accountability, and greater agility.
Legacy division names — including Court Consulting Services, Research & Design, and Education and Professional Development — will sunset. While the organizational chart is changing, the substance of the work remains foundational.
Beyond programs, the reorganization also strengthens the organization’s enterprise functions.
NCSC has created a communications hub designed to help courts tell their story, explain their work, and strengthen public trust and confidence in the justice system. NCSC’s communications team will serve as both a national resource and a strategic partner to courts.
The organization has also consolidated finance and administration into a unified arm. This structure enhances financial stewardship, operational efficiency, compliance, and long-term sustainability, ensuring that mission delivery is supported by strong internal systems and disciplined management.
In addition, the Office of the Chief of Staff has been formalized to strengthen cross-organizational coordination and external engagement.
This office will help drive strategic development, deepen alignment with the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and the Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA), and support government relations efforts.
By centralizing these functions, NCSC reinforces its role as a convener and national partner to court leaders.
The reorganization has the full support of NCSC’s Board of Directors.
After careful review, the board approved a balanced FY 2026 budget aligned with the new structure.
This reorganization ensures NCSC can continue to pursue its mission of driving innovation and advancement in courts and justice systems for years to come.
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is undertaking a comprehensive reorganization designed to strengthen its service to state courts and position the organization for long-term impact.
At the center of the new structure is the creation of a programs group organized around five core areas of focus. Each program area will be led by a dedicated director and supported by a team of professionals.
The model is designed to foster deeper collaboration, clearer accountability, and greater agility.
Legacy division names — including Court Consulting Services, Research & Design, and Education and Professional Development — will sunset. While the organizational chart is changing, the substance of the work remains foundational.
Beyond programs, the reorganization also strengthens the organization’s enterprise functions.
NCSC has created a communications hub designed to help courts tell their story, explain their work, and strengthen public trust and confidence in the justice system. NCSC’s communications team will serve as both a national resource and a strategic partner to courts.
The organization has also consolidated finance and administration into a unified arm. This structure enhances financial stewardship, operational efficiency, compliance, and long-term sustainability, ensuring that mission delivery is supported by strong internal systems and disciplined management.
In addition, the Office of the Chief of Staff has been formalized to strengthen cross-organizational coordination and external engagement.
This office will help drive strategic development, deepen alignment with the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and the Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA), and support government relations efforts.
By centralizing these functions, NCSC reinforces its role as a convener and national partner to court leaders.
The reorganization has the full support of NCSC’s Board of Directors.
After careful review, the board approved a balanced FY 2026 budget aligned with the new structure.
This reorganization ensures NCSC can continue to pursue its mission of driving innovation and advancement in courts and justice systems for years to come.
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