Steve Leben

So What Courtroom Behaviors Promote Perceptions of Fairness?

As judges, we know that we should practice the principles of procedural fairness—voice, respect, neutrality, and…
Announcing a New Quarterly Report on Procedural-Fairness Research

The Procedural Fairness website has started a new service, providing a quarterly summary of recent research.…
A Must-Read State-of-the-Judiciary Address

State-court chief justices often provide a state-of-the-judiciary address at the beginning of the year, highlighting key…
~~Ending~~ Starting the New Year Right: Building Procedural-Fairness Skills (Part Three)

For those of you who have been following along on this series, you’ve now gotten a…
Ending the Year Right: Building Procedural-Fairness Skills (Part Two)

For those of you who have watched the procedural-fairness webinar (see our last blog post), you’ve…
Ending the Year Right: Building Procedural-Fairness Skills

You’ve made it to the Procedural Fairness Blog, so we know you’re interested in this subject.…
State-Court Leaders Urge Action on Procedural-Fairness Agenda

Two of the most influential organizations of American state-court leaders have adopted a resolution urging greater…
Court Applications for Free Procedural-Fairness Training Are Due June 14

The Center for Court Innovation (CCI) has obtained grant funding to provide training to some trial…
Some Thoughts on Procedural Fairness and Oral Argument

Recently, the United States Supreme Court held an argument about the applicability of the plain-error standard…
Where Courts Stand Today with the Public

One of the reasons to focus on procedural fairness is that the public’s perception of it…