The National Center for State Courts has a hands-on, detailed webinar that guides courts & community partners on Civil Diversion programs. This covers eviction diversion programs, as well as similar programs for other case types (like foreclosure diversion).
Here’s more from the National Center for State Courts description:
A growing majority of civil cases in state courts fall under high-volume dockets such as landlord-tenant, mortgage foreclosure, and debt collection. These cases often involve self-represented parties and frequently result in default judgments. In response, many courts have developed innovative civil diversion programs. These programs offer alternative pathways for dispute resolution, helping to ease the burden on courts and litigants, especially self-represented ones. Civil diversion programs also enhance public trust and improve appearance rates by connecting litigants with community resources.
To guide courts, the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) have adopted guiding principles for civil diversion programs. Join us for the first session in a four-part webinar series exploring how these programs can transform court experiences, promote judicial efficiency, and strengthen communities.
Panelists:
– Judge Leonard Brown, III, Lancaster County Court System, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
– Judge Josephine Layne Buckner, Kentucky 30th District Court 12th Division, Louisville, Kentucky
Moderator:
– Chief Justice Marla Luckert, Kansas Supreme Court
This webinar comes after the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and Center of State Court Administrators (COSCA) adopted guiding principles for Civil Diversion, about how best to develop and implement these programs.
