Weighted Caseload Studies
February 2026
Author: Erin Brown
Legislative Brief
Judicial Map 2025
Memo
In February 2026, the Comptroller’s Office published the first judicial weighted caseload study since 2020. The study reflects updated case weights finalized in 2025, following a statewide judicial time study. A map showing results for each of the state’s 32 judicial districts is also available.
Judicial weighted caseload studies compare existing judicial resources with estimated need using case weights developed by the National Center for State Courts. Weighted caseload studies account for the fact that different types of cases require different amounts of judicial time.
The Comptroller’s Office will not publish weighted caseload studies for district attorneys and public defenders in 2026. Incomplete General Sessions court data and outdated case weights prevent the Comptroller’s Office from doing so. A February 2026 memo outlines the steps needed to address those barriers and the estimated costs.
Reports, briefs, maps, and memos from prior years can be found below.
2025
2024
2022
2021
2020
Legislative Brief
Snapshot
Judicial Map 2019
Memo
2019
Legislative Brief
Snapshot
Judicial Map 2018
Memo
2018
Legislative Brief
Judicial Map 2017
Memo