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Open Justice

Explore 105 projects in the Open Justice category of the Civic Tech Field Guide.

105 projects

Checks & Balances Now

Checks and Balances Now is a legal and civic education initiative created by a group of lawyers who closely followed the work of the American Bar Association’s Task Force for American Democracy

USA

Pardon Tracker

An independent investigative journalism and data visualization project, documenting the statements, activities, and networks of the individuals that received pardons or commutations for criminal charges related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Texas
2025
Project 2025

The People’s Database for Community-Based Police Accountability

A Berkeley Copwatch + WITNESS Initiative

Berkeley, CA, USA
criminal justice

Copcast

Copcast is an open-source project that can turn any Android phone into a body-worn camera system for law enforcement, providing a more cost-effective and accessible solution for law enforcement officers around the world.

Rio de Janeiro
apps

Curso de Justicia Abierta

La Escuela Judicial de Costa Rica, la CONAMAJ y la Conferencia Internacional de Justicia Abierta le agradecen su inscripción en el Curso de Justicia Abierta.

Costa Rica
2025

Project Lemon Aid

Project Lemon Aid matches people awaiting trial behind bars with pro bono lawyers who can represent their case.

Nigeria

Justice Innovation Startup Lab

Learn about design thinking, justice innovation, and legal tech and apply them to the challenge of developing products and services that yield better justice outcomes.

University of Southern California LA

Integrity Program of the Court of Justice of Minas Gerais, Brazil