CCE Mission
The Council for Court Excellence works to improve the administration of justice in the local and federal courts and related agencies in the Washington metropolitan area. Formed in Washington, DC in January 1982, the Council is a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic organization.
Latest News
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DC children still linger in foster care
The median time DC children spend in foster care before being adopted has been stuck at close to 4 years since 2006, compared to 2 ½ years nationally. The lack of progress on expediting permanency for the District’s foster children is especially disappointing because the total number of foster care cases has dropped significantly, from 3421 in 2004 to 2000 in 2011.
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Jurors ask the questions in the Roger Clemens Trial
Imagine that you're taking a college class, but you’re not allowed take notes or ask questions. Now imagine how you feel when it’s time for finals. Jurors were able to “participate in class” during the Roger Clemens trial in the US District Court for DC.
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Stewart Dinner celebrates Jack Keeney and Jim Lyons
Thank you to all our guests who joined us for the 16th Annual Justice Potter Stewart Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 10. Our generous sponsors and guests contributed more than $193,000 to CCE’s mission through this event. Our honorees, Jim Lyons and Jack Keeney, Jr., were celebrated with heartfelt presentations and standing ovations.
