Other Work Using CCDI Data

A new research report from the Urban Institute, using court data from the Legal Services Corporation’s Civil Court Data Initiative (CCDI), provides key insights into eviction trends in Cleveland. The study explores how eviction filings impact different communities and highlights the role of legal representation in improving outcomes for tenants. The research also demonstrates how innovative data analysis methods can help fill gaps in court data, providing a clearer picture of eviction patterns and opportunities for policy reforms. This study underscores the importance of data transparency in civil courts and the potential for evidence-based solutions to improve housing stability.

Stout's Independent Evaluation of the Oklahoma County and Tulsa County Eviction Right to Counsel Pilot Programs, commissioned by Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, incorporates data collected through the Civil Court Data Initiative (CCDI). The report presents key insights into the effectiveness of the pilot programs and provides recommendations for their improvement and expansion.

The American Bar Association cited LSC's Eviction Laws Database in their recommendations for more equitable residential eviction laws.

The American Civil Liberties Union used the Laws Database to identify features of eviction laws that specifically disadvantaged unrepresented tenants.

Researchers from Princeton University's Eviction Lab used data from LSC's Eviction Laws Database to estimate the impact of eviction notice requirements on eviction filing rates across the country.

Stout used CCDI eviction data to study the Cleveland Right To Counsel Program, including analyzing changes in defendant representation and judgment rates.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) included LSC's Eviction Laws Database and Eviction Tracker in a report to Congress on the feasibility of creating a national evictions database.

Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University used CCDI eviction data to analyze trends in Virginia compared to recent years.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch analyzed CCDI data to report on rising eviction cases in Richmond.

The Legal Aid Justice Center uses CCDI data to track eviction trends following the expiration of state-level protections in June 2022.

The Federal Reserve of St Louis used CCDI data to evaluate the expiration of housing policies impacted eviction filings.

The Pennsylvania Housing Alliance used CCDI data to illustrate eviction trends during COVID-19.