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.
NIJ's Research on Videoconferencing Pretrial Release Hearings
Identifying protocols that improve practices and maximize return on investment using videoconferencing to expedite pretrial release hearings for defendants who are being held in jail awaiting trial.
The History of "Reasonable Degree of Certainty"
Measuring the Effect of Defense Counsel on Homicide Case Outcomes
The Case for Testing All Sexual Assault Kits
Indigent Defense: International Perspectives and Research Needs
Domestic and international researchers, policymakers, practitioners and advocates explore promising international programs and identify research priorities in the hopes of improving of indigent defense in the United States
Child Interviews and the Prosecution of Child Abuse
Prosecuting Elder Abuse Cases
How Sexual Assault Cases Progress Further With SANE: Examining the Factors
The 'CSI Effect': Does It Really Exist?
Digital Evidence
How Law Enforcement Can Level the Playing Field With Criminals