Upon the recommendation of Chief Justice Earl Warren, Congress created the Federal Judicial Center to serve the federal judiciary by carrying out research related to the administration and operation of the federal courts, and education programs for judges and other federal court staff. In 1988, the FJC’s mandate was expanded to include an office dedicated to conducting programs on the history of the federal judiciary, and in 1992 the Center was tasked with contributing to “improvement in the administration of justice in the courts of foreign countries.” The FJC is governed by a board of directors chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States.

See also:

Landmark Legislation: Federal Judicial Center

Federal Judicial Center: Directors

Federal Judicial Center: Board Members