Vision Statement: To empower and connect our community by fostering a transparent, informed, and engaged judiciary so that Nevadans understand and trust the Supreme Court’s role in delivering fair and efficient justice through innovative outreach and educational initiatives.
The creation of the 2026 Outreach and Engagement Plan aligns with the 2026–2028 Strategic Action Campaign directive to continue implementation of a sustainable outreach campaign to educate the public on the role and responsibilities of the courts.
The Outreach and Engagement Plan serves as a guide for the Administrative Office of the Courts as it works to position the Nevada Judiciary as transparent, approachable, and accessible. The plan aims to increase public understanding and trust in the courts by enhancing the visibility of judicial resources, improving communication with key audiences, and promoting the work of judges and
court staff.
Public confidence in the judiciary depends on consistent, accurate, and accessible information about court processes and services. In this 2026 plan, the strategies have been refined to reflect updated priorities and focus on what is most effective. The plan places greater emphasis on multimedia tools, accessibility practices, collaboration with trial courts and legal partners, and sustaining successful community and public engagement activities. The plan provides a foundation for ongoing improvement, supports the goals of the Strategic Action Campaign, and promotes a judiciary that is responsive, informed, and engaged with the communities it serves.
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Objectives and Their Purpose
Attainable information facilities access to justice and helps citizens stay informed about their rights and resources.
Knowledge gaps about how the judicial system works can lead to misconceptions and mistrust. Education can help bridge these gaps and lead to an accurate understanding of the judiciary, preserving public trust, confidence, and understanding.
Strong community relations shows that the courts are approachable and responsive. They also enhance the courts’ credibility and reputation.
Educated court professionals are the foundation of a thriving judiciary. With ongoing training opportunities, court professionals can stay on top of best practices and confidently promote civics education.
Audiences
Understanding the AOC’s audiences is crucial for successfully implementing the strategies and tactics outlined in this plan. The information below defines each audience and highlights the key focus areas for engaging with them.
- General Public (citizens of Nevada): Understand court procedures, access resources easily, stay informed about court updates and announcements, understand the judicial branch.
- Media (journalists, news outlets, and bloggers reporting on court activities): Transparency of the court, timely updates, access to accurate information.
- Legal Professionals (lawyers, attorneys, and legal experts): Engage in professional development, stay informed about court updates and announcements.
- Legal Field Organizations and Associations (organizations and associations in Nevada related to the legal field): Stay informed about resources, legal updates, and educational opportunities.
- Court Staff (individuals employed by a court in the state of Nevada): Stay updated on legal changes, share best practices, understand available resources.
- Senior Citizens (elderly residents of Nevada): Ensure accessible information, assistance navigating the court system.
- Supreme Court Program Participants (Court interpreters, guardians, JDMP mediators): Educate, inform, and recruit individuals who are involved or are prospects for Supreme Court of Nevada programs and services.
- Internal Staff (appellate court employees including administrative staff and clerks): Understand court procedures and available resources, stay informed about new initiatives, professional development.
- Judicial Officers (judges and justices of the courts): Stay informed on legal precedents, procedural changes, and professional development opportunities.
- Service Providers (court interpreters, CASA volunteers, etc.): Understand the direct impact of court interpreters and volunteer opportunities within the judiciary.
- Limited English Proficiency Population (residents of Nevada who have limited proficiency in English): Have access to translated documents and court information, court interpreters, and multilingual resources.
- Prospective Employees (individuals considering employment at the Supreme Court of Nevada): Understand career opportunities, requirements, and learn about the court’s mission and values.
Communication Channels
The following channels are essential for distributing information, fostering dialogue, and building trust between the courts and the public.
Supreme Court of Nevada Website (general public): Official announcements and updates on rulings and events, legal resources.
Social Media (general public, legal community, media): Provide information about resources, cases, rulings, court procedures, and civic education.
I’ll Allow It, Nevada Podcast (judicial officers, legal community, general public): Provide education about Nevada’s judicial system and provide CLE credits.
Public Event Participation (general public, potential employees): Share resources and information, directly interacting with Nevada residents.
Livestream (general public, legal community, media): Broadcast court proceedings.
Self-Help Center Webpage (general public, legal community): Inform the public about the availability of legal information and resources.
Internal Flyers (appellate court staff): Distribute information containing educational content, cheat sheets, and updates.
External Flyers (trial court staff, legal community, media): Distribute information containing educational content, updates, and events
Guide Sheets: (judicial officers): Provide quick reference information
Press Releases (journalists, reporters): Inform the media about new resources, events, rulings, and general information
Media Advisories (journalists, reporters): Inform the media about new resources, events, rulings, and general information
Broadcast Media Interviews (journalists, reporters): Inform the media about new resources, events, rulings, and general information
Educational Presentations and Exhibits (trial court staff, legal community, media): Provide education about As needed the judicial process, resources, and general judicial information.
Short-Form Videos (general public): Provide education about the judicial process, resources, and general judicial information.
Strategies and Approaches
The following strategies and approaches will be implemented to achieve each goal. Each approach is designed with consideration of three key questions:
- Are these approaches sustainable?
- Are these approaches user-focused?
- Are these approaches appropriate?
- Approach 1.1: Modernize and Improve the Supreme Court Website
- Continuously enhance the website for accuracy, mobile-responsiveness, and alignment with user preferences and accessibility standards.
- Prioritize intuitive navigation, ADA compliance, and clear pathways to legal resources.
- Approach 1.2: Strengthen Digital Education Through Social Media
- Regularly publish simplified, engaging content that explains court procedures, judicial roles, and public-facing resources.
- Continue educational campaigns and use multimedia formats to communicate key messages.
- Approach 1.3: Increase Visibility of Online Legal Tools and Self-Help Resources
- Promote new and existing tools offered through the Self-Help Center.
- Use digital campaigns to reach broader audiences.
- Approach 1.4: Expand Multimedia Storytelling
- Continue using high-quality photo and video content at events, trainings, and community activities to support outreach, education, and transparency.
- Use multimedia to highlight impactful programs, services, and judiciary initiatives.
- Approach 1.5: Utilize Short-Form Digital Content
- Develop short videos, infographics, and explainers that communicate judicial processes, public resources, and updates.
- Strive for content that is accessible, visually engaging, and easy to share across platforms.
- Approach 2.1: Foster and Maintain Community Partnerships
- Continue collaborating with legal industry organizations, nonprofits, and statewide partners to increase public awareness of judicial resources.
- Provide multimedia support for AOC-sponsored and industry events to enhance visibility.
- Approach 2.2: Highlight Judicial Officers’ Community Involvement
- Showcase the work of judges and staff in the community through photography, videography, and written materials.
- Share highlights on social media, newsletters, and other public-facing channels.
- Approach 2.3: Support Public Events and Civic Activities
- Engage with Nevada residents through outreach activities when judicial officers participate in events across the state.
- Approach 2.4: Monitor Public Sentiment to Guide Engagement Efforts
- Regularly track public perceptions through social media and news monitoring.
- Use insights to refine outreach so the Court remains responsive and transparent.
- Approach 3.1:Support Internal Training and Development Programs
- Collaborate with the Court Education and Development team and Continuous Learning Program to provide multimedia, messaging, and marketing support for trainings and workshops.
- Approach 3.2: Improve Internal Communication Channels
- Maintain consistent communication with appellate court staff through newsletters, intranet content, and other internal platforms.
- Include organizational updates, accomplishments, resources, and engagement-focused content.
- Approach 3.3: Provide Ongoing Accessibility Training and Support
- Train appropriate staff on ADA standards and digital accessibility best practices so that internal workflows support statewide access to justice goals.
- Approach 4.1: Strengthen Communications with Trial Court Judges and Staff
- Provide timely updates and resources to trial court personnel using established tools such as the I’ll Allow It Nevada podcast, email announcements, conferences, events, and meetings.
- Approach 4.2: Maintain and Expand Partnerships with Legal Organizations and Nonprofits
- Continue collaborating with legal associations, access-to-justice partners, and statewide nonprofits.
- Share resources, judicial updates, and public tools to improve consistency of information statewide.
- Approach 4.3: Enhance Media Engagement and Transparency
- Publish press releases and media advisories to the public-facing website as needed.
- Collaborate with Ferraro Group to offer media guidance or training when appropriate.
- Approach 4.4: Utilize Reports and Campaigns as Public Transparency Tools
- Leverage the Annual Report and Strategic Action Campaign as public-facing hubs for information.
- Use these reports to support presentations, external communications, and organization-wide messaging consistency.
- Approach 5.1: Provide K–12 Educational Resources Aligned with State Standards
- Develop classroom-ready materials, presentations, and multimedia assets that help students understand the judicial branch, court processes, and civic participation.
- Approach 6.1: Expand Multilingual Support
- Continue updating public-facing materials and online content to serve Nevada’s diverse population.
- Explore options such as a Spanish-language plugin for the public-facing website to enhance accessibility for LEP populations.
- Approach 6.2: Promote the Court Interpreter Program
- Develop outreach efforts to attract qualified interpreter candidates and strengthen statewide language-access capacity.
- Approach 6.3: Advance Accessibility Standards Across Public-Facing Content
- Ensure all digital, print, and multimedia materials meet accessibility requirements.
- Provide ongoing training and support to staff responsible for creating public-facing content.
Success Measurement Metrics
1. Expand Digital Resources and Public Information:
- Website analytics including mobile-friendly scores, page views, and session duration
- Engagement metrics for social media content including reach, interactions, and follower growth
- Traffic to promote the Self-Help Center
2. Strengthen Community and Public Engagement:
- Number of community events supported or documented through multimedia
- Public sentiment trends measured through social media monitoring
- Qualitative feedback from community organizations and event organizers
3. Enhance Internal Education, Training, and Communications:
- Internal newsletter open and click-through rates
- Intranet analytics including page visits and time on page
- Participation in internal training sessions
4. Strengthen Legal Community, Trial Court, and Nonprofit Communications:
- Feedback from trial courts, bar associations, and nonprofit partners
- Use of Annual Report and Strategic Action Campaign materials in presentations and stakeholder outreach
5. Expand Civics and Educational Outreach:
- Number of schools, teachers, or classrooms utilizing materials
- Feedback from educators on clarity, accuracy, and usefulness of materials
6. Improve Accessibility and Inclusion:
- Number of staff trained on accessibility practices
- Availability and usage of multilingual tools and translated materials
- Number of inquiries and candidates generated for the Court Interpreter Program