Federal Judicial Center

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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• Revision of the Manual for Complex Litigation
• Complex Criminal Litigation Management Manual and Special Topic Webpage
• Defender Services National Programmatic Surveys
• Revision of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, Fourth Edition 
• Attorney Bar Admissions

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