Building Better Justice for D.C. by D.C.
At the Council for Court Excellence, we bring people together to conduct research, educate, and advocate to make D.C.’s unique legal systems more just, equitable, and accountable to the community. We work on making immediate and long-term change in D.C.'s courts, as well as our civil, criminal, and youth legal systems.
Our Issue Areas
Civil Justice
We help improve the accessibility and effectiveness of D.C. courts and civil legal system, centering the needs of people who may not have access to an attorney.
Criminal Justice
We serve as a key researcher, convener, and advocate in D.C.’s rapidly-changing criminal legal system landscape.
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Youth Justice
We work to improve outcomes for D.C. children involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.
Justice Education
We educate and empower D.C. residents who are not lawyers, but whose lives are impacted by the legal system.
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CCE releases update to "A Victim’s Guide to the District of Columbia’s Legal System"
A Better Legal System Means a Better D.C.
We envision a District of Columbia where individuals, organizations, and governments work together to build safe and thriving communities with a trusted legal system that meets the needs of its people, protects their rights, and promotes dignity and justice for all. We’re bringing people and ideas together to make immediate and long-term change in D.C.’s courts, as well as our civil, criminal, and youth legal systems.
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