The Fund For Modern Courts

Improving the administration of justice in New York State

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Judicial Selection

Improving the methods of selecting judges is the cornerstone of Modern Courts’ mission.
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Court Simplification

To provide justice today, we must reform the New York State court system.
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Access To Justice

We seek to make the the NYS Court system accessible and and fair to all New Yorkers.
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Modern Courts Initiatives

We listen to people who use the courts so we can identify which changes are needed to better serve the public.

Our efforts aim to achieve a wide range of improvements in the State judiciary.

Modern Courts News

2024 Annual Fall Awards Event

On October 21st, 2024, we honored Susan Kohlmann with the Robert M. Kaufman Memorial Award and Janet Sabel with the Fern Schair Public Service Award.
Read Speeches & View the Event Photo Gallery

Modern Courts Presents Training on Immigrants and Family Court Materials for Judges and Attorneys

Modern Courts Supports Criminal Case Management Innovations Announced by Chief Administrative Judge Zayas

NYS Legislature Passes Resolution to Remove Cap on the Number of New York Supreme Court Judges

The Audio-Visual Coverage of Judicial Proceedings: Laws, Policy, and Tech. Watch the panel discussion video.

Cyrus R. Vance Tribute – On May 2nd, 2024, we honored and paid tribute to Hon. Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge, State of New York.

Cameras in the Courts: Improving Transparency, Accountability, and Public Trust in New York State’s Legal System

VIDEO: “What Does Modern Courts Do?”