The following guides assist preparing courts for emergencies, disasters and securing facilities.
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Arizona Supreme Court “Preparing for the Unthinkable: A Report to the Arizona Judicial Council.” December 2003. |
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The Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia Continuity of Operations Plan (2014) (permanent link) |
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Florida Supreme Court Working Group on Emergency Preparedness “Keep the Courts Open.” March 2002. (permanent link) |
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Louisiana District Judges Association “2006 Disaster Recovery Template.” |
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25th Judicial Districts Court Parish of Plaquemines Continuity of Operations Plan (2017) (permanent link) |
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Michigan Trial Court Guidelines for Court Continuity of Operations Plan (2016) (permanent link) |
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The Supreme Court of Ohio Court Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program Guide (2009) (permanent link) |
NCSC Topic: Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery
NCSC Court Consulting Services (2007): A Comprehensive Emergency Management Program
If you would like additional help in undertaking COOP planning, please contact NCSC's Court Services Operation Manager Laura Klaversma at lklaversma@ncsc.org.