The purpose of this guide is to assist U.S. Agency for International Development democracy and governance (DG) officers and contractors in designing and implementing rule of law reform initiatives that improve court personnel and court management. This guide defines court personnel as both judges and non-judicial staff who work in the court and enable it to carry out its functions. The guide is practical and realistic. It provides an overview of the operational aspects of court systems, focusing on the judicial and non-judicial personnel whose functions are essential to the effective administration of justice in all types of legal systems. It also describes how court personnel can be organized, managed, developed, and used most effectively to ensure that courts deliver justice competently and foster public confidence.
