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Webinar

Series: Municipal Court Reform

Aug 14, 2025

Series Overview

Throughout this series we examined municipal courts from multiple perspectives:

  • Understanding their origins, operations, and significance within the justice system.

  • Exploring their role within local communities, local democracy, and government structures.

  • Addressing the complex challenges of racial and socioeconomic disparities faced by municipal courts.

  • Highlighting best practices and innovative approaches focused on people-centered reforms and procedural justice, drawing from successful experiences across diverse jurisdictions.

Municipal courts play a critical yet often overlooked role in the U.S. justice system.

With over 7,500 local courts across the country, these institutions impact millions of lives and shape community safety, local governance, and the broader criminal justice landscape. This webinar series offers a comprehensive exploration of municipal courts—delving into their history, function, challenges, and innovative reform efforts underway to promote fairness, equity, and procedural justice.