Science Bench Book for Judges

The Science Bench Book for Judges, 2nd Edition, is available for free download on this website and the National Judicial College website. Authored by 14 distinguished contributors, including the former Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, an Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, and other prominent judges and practitioners, this comprehensive resource is designed to support judges in applying scientific principles in the courtroom.

Notably, the Assistant Director of the Hayden Planetarium and the President of the National Judicial College introduce the guide with a chapter on “What is Science?” to set the foundation for understanding.

This searchable and downloadable Science Bench Book allows judges to keep it accessible while ruling from the bench. Explore this invaluable tool and access additional resources by clicking here or on the provided links to download the complete book or individual sections.