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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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Watch the Video of the Modern Courts' Forum on Juvenile Justice in New York
Legal Practice, Policy Proposals and the Critical Need for Reform
May 2010 held at the NYSBA, Albany, NY
Modern Courts Releases Report on Recusal Standard for State Judges to Preserve the Independence of the Judiciary
Read the Report
Media Release
February, 2010
Modern Courts Support a Statewide Public Defense Commission
Modern Courts Amicus Curiae brief to Court of Appeals in Hurrell-Harring v. The State of New York
Amicus Curiae Counsel, Board Member Lawrence O. Kamin, Maor A. Portney & Jospeh M. Azam of Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Modern Courts Testimony before the Senate and Assembly Joint Committees on IOLA and Civil Legal Services
New York City: December 2009
Victor A. Kovner, Chair, Fund and Committee for Modern Courts
Albany: January 2010
John R. Dunne, Vice Chair, Committee for Modern Courts
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