State judges wield enormous power with little oversight.
We make their decisions transparent and impact known.
Why State Courts Matter
State courts shape our lives, but their decisions remain inaccessible. We reveal their records to strengthen democracy.
Judicial Profiles
Learn about every state judge in New York. Our profiles make it easy to explore judges’ backgrounds, decisions, and key metrics—so you can understand their records and see who’s up for reappointment or re-election in 2025.
Turning Complex Decisions into Clear Insights
We use data analysis, AI, and rigorous legal research to transform complex judicial data into clear insights, empowering informed public action.
Latest Report
The State of Criminal Court Transparency in 2024
A small group of judges and counties leads the way in publishing decisions, demonstrating that open justice is possible—even as many decisions are not published online.
From Transparency to Reform
Through FOILs and support for legislative reform, we expand court transparency and strengthen the legal system.
Featured FOIL: Acting Supreme Court Justice Designations
Scrutinize seeks orders naming Acting Supreme Court Justices and the rules that govern these assignments. This data would lift the curtain on a promotion system never audited for fairness, merit, diversity, or need.
Engaging the Public, Informing Policy
We spark public dialogue that shapes policy and promotes accountable, transparent state courts.
Featured Coverage
What Should Judicial Accountability Look Like
Scrutinize and the former Presiding Justice of New York’s First Department argue that judicial accountability is essential—and must be grounded in context and the responsible use of data.