AI and the Courts

Part Six: Judging the Machine – Lessons, Guardrails, and the Path Forward

AI is reshaping the justice system, offering both promise and peril. Courts face the challenge of adopting these tools without compromising fairness or transparency. This article outlines the essential guardrails for judicial use of AI, ensuring technology strengthens—not supplants—the rule of law.
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Justice Speakers Institute 10th Anniversary

A Decade of Progress: Advancing Public Safety Through Leadership, Trust, and Innovation

As Justice Speakers Institute celebrates its 10th anniversary, Vice President Cynthia Herriott reflects on advancing public safety through leadership, trust, and innovation. Drawing from decades in law enforcement, she champions training that bridges communities and strengthens ethical, effective policing worldwide—defining JSI’s next decade of impact.
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Justice Speakers Institute 10th Anniversary

A Decade of Integrity: Advancing Community Supervision Through Evidence and Hope

JSI’s ten-year journey reflects a steadfast commitment to fairness, evidence, and compassionate justice. This reflection by Chief Jenkins highlights how effective community supervision blends accountability with meaningful support, helping people rebuild their lives. As JSI enters its next decade, its mission remains grounded in integrity, impact, and hope for stronger, safer communities.
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Judicial Education and Justice Reform Consulting

A Decade of Impact: Justice Speakers Institute Celebrates 10 Years of Advancing Justice Worldwide

Justice Speakers Institute celebrates a decade of advancing justice reform worldwide. Founded in 2015 by Judge Peggy Hora, David Wallace, and Judge Brian MacKenzie, JSI has become a global leader in judicial education, evidence-based practice, and innovative court reform, shaping the next decade of progress in justice.
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Alaska Treatment Courts

Advancing Therapeutic Courts Across Alaska with Ms. Rachel Varela

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Ms. Rachel Varela, Deputy Therapeutic Court Program Coordinator for the Alaska Court System, shares how Alaska’s therapeutic courts are expanding access to justice across vast and diverse communities. She discusses statewide innovations in training, technology, and collaboration that strengthen recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.
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policing perspective on justice reform

The Ones We Fear and the Ones We’re Mad At: A Policing Perspective on Justice Reform

Former Police Chief Cynthia Herriott examines how emotions like fear and anger influence law enforcement responses and criminal justice policy. She distinguishes between dangerous offenders and those struggling with addiction or poverty, urging a shift toward evidence-based, compassionate approaches that enhance public safety and reduce recidivism.
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AI in the courts

Part Five: Courts of the Future – Innovation, Access, and Global Trends

As artificial intelligence transforms judicial systems worldwide, courts are redefining how justice is delivered. From AI-powered transcription to online dispute resolution, innovation is improving efficiency and access—but must never eclipse fairness. This post explores global trends ensuring AI in the courts enhances justice without diminishing human judgment.
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