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Due to a lapse in appropriations, the Federal Judicial Center (Center) has ceased all non-excepted activities until funding is restored.

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Research

The Research Division conducts empirical research on the operation of the federal courts, especially at the request of committees of the Judicial Conference, and promotes such study by other public and private persons and entities. Its role is to provide accurate and objective information to facilitate thorough and candid analysis of policies, practices, and procedures. The Division’s interdisciplinary staff designs and implements studies, and prepares research reports, manuals, monographs, and guides.
 
Researchers may find the Center’s Integrated Database (IDB) of federal cases filed since 1970 useful.

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Current Research Projects

  • Complex Criminal Litigation Curated Resource Webpage
  • Interventions on Appeal
  • Revision of the Manual for Complex Litigation
  • Revision of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, Fourth Edition 
  • Remote Public Access in Criminal Proceedings

See more Current Research Projects