Research & Resources
We have compiled research that uses civil court data to understand evictions, debt claims lawsuits, and more. Access our full citation library on Zotero:
Featured Research:
"Advancing Justice for All in Debt Collection Lawsuits"
Nov. 18, 2022 | The Michigan Justice for All Commission, Pew Charitable Trusts, January Advisors, and More
A substantial report full of new insights on consumer finance is a collaboration between many innovators in the civil justice space. The research focuses on Michigan, but the results have great relevance to anyone looking at debt collection in America.
"Eviction Court Outcomes in Philadelphia Differ by Type of Landlord"
Nov. 2, 2022 | Casey Chiappetta & Octavia Howell
A new analysis by the Pew Charitable Trusts as part of their Philadelphia Research and Policy & Civil Legal System Modernization projects has used data to shed new light into variations in dispositions for individual, corporates, and government landlords.
One interesting insight: 36% of landlord-tenant cases end in default judgements!
"Civil Court Data at the Local Level"
May, 2022 | CJDC Team
The CJDC interviewed 32 civil justice stakeholders across the nation and found common benefits and barriers to sharing civil court data. This report summarizes those interviews and the insights found from them.