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ABOUT FMC
The Fund for Modern Courts is a nonpartisan,
nonprofit, statewide court reform organization founded in 1955. Led
by concerned citizens, prominent lawyers, and business leaders, Modern
Courts strives to improve the administration and quality of justice
in our courts. It is the only organization in New York State devoted
exclusively to improving the judicial system.
CORE PROGRAMS
» Citizens Jury Project
» Advocacy
» Education & Outreach
» Citizen Court Monitoring
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WHAT'S NEW
December 5, 2008
Sixth Annual Cyrus R. Vance Tribute
Honored Speaker:
Hon. Charles J. Hynes
District Attorney, Kings County
The Yale Club of New York City
8:00 a.m., December 5, 2008
To RSVP e-mail justice@moderncourts.org
The Committee for Modern Courts' 2008 Legislative Survey
New York State Senate and Assembly Candidate Responses
View the survey results
July 10, 2008
Modern Courts files amicus brief supporting increasing judicial compensation for NYS judges in action brought by Chief Judge Kaye against the New York State Legislature and Governor, Kaye v. Silver
Read the Brief
Read the Press Release
Comparison charts on judicial compensation prepared for Kaye v. Silver Charts prepared by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, counsel for Chief Judge Kaye in Kaye v. Silver
Virtual
Ombudservice Form for New York City Jurors
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