Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Courtroom Communities: Criminal Case Processing and Sentencing Reform
The important and influential role of the courtroom community must be considered when developing and implementing future criminal justice reforms.
The History and Legacy of the Latent Fingerprint Black Box Study
The FBI's black box study on latent prints continues to influence the criminal justice system's understanding of the validity and reliability of forensic testimony.
NIJ’s Courts Research: Examining Alternatives to Incarceration for Veterans and Other Policy Innovation
NIJ’s evaluation of veterans treatment courts is a recent example of applied research under its Courts Research Portfolio, which examines pretrial, prosecution, and sentencing policies; problem-solving courts, and other alternatives to incarceration.
Fast and Portable Drug Testing: Dual-Method Prototype Shows Promise for Court-Admissible Drug Testing
Researchers integrate two independent, validated drug-testing techniques – mass spectrometry and Raman spectroscopy – onto a single platform prototype for fast and accurate analysis of seized substances.
The Known Unknown: Research Needed To Plug Knowledge Gaps on Impact of Court Telepresence Technology
Courts face a technological balancing act: How best to use devices that allow individuals to appear in court remotely while preserving the right to a fair trial. A panel of court professionals examined the issue and recommended relevant research needs.
Courts Strategic Research Plan, 2020-2024
What Criminal Justice Can Learn From Its Bad Outcomes
Reviews of 'sentinel events' can shift the emphasis away from blame and toward risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
The History of "Reasonable Degree of Certainty"
The Need for Mandatory Domestic Violence Training for Court-Appointed Custody Evaluators
Beyond the Sentence - Understanding Collateral Consequences
NIJ-funded database provides interactive resource on federal and state collateral consequences.