Tribunal Services
Independent tribunal providing model rulings on court accommodation requests based on international human rights standards and the US Constitution.
How the Tribunal Works
Submit Request
Litigants or courts submit accommodation requests through our secure portal with supporting documentation.
Expert Review
Our panel of human rights, legal, and medical experts reviews each case against human rights principles, treaties, and standards, including UNCAT, CRPD, ICCPR, UDHR, UN Charter, UN Istanbul Protocol, as well as the US Constitution, including Articles III and VI, 5th, 8th and 14th Amendments, and statutes, including the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and civil rights.
Model Ruling
The Tribunal issues legally and ethically considered model rulings specifying required accommodations and implementation timelines, according to international human rights standards.
Recent Tribunal Rulings
Case #19-cv-04392-BLF
Hazari v. County of Santa Clara
Ruling: On 1 March 2025, one-year stay required for litigant with MS requiring complete rest and isolation from distress to permit remission, recovery and rehabilitation from irreparable court-induced physical and mental injuries.
Legal Basis: UNCAT Article 1, 16, CRPD inc. Art. 13, 15, US Constitution inc. Art. III, VI, 5th Amend., ADA, Rehabilitation Act, civil rights
Find it: District Court, Northern California
Case #19-FL-004302
Minkowski v. Minkowski
Ruling: Stay of litigation pending completion of essential medical treatment. No further court interruption and modification of medically essential treatment. Modified hearing procedures, accompanied by certified ADA Coordinator, with breaks as required by the litigant with disability and documented qualifying health conditions including PTSD, depression. Stop court obstruction of expression and meaningful participation.
Legal Basis: UNCAT Article 1, 16, CRPD inc. Art. 13, 15, US Constitution inc. Art. III, VI, 5th Amend., ADA, Rehabilitation Act, civil rights
Find it: California, Superior Court, County of Santa Clara
Case #2014-6-FL-013527
Danilak v. Danilak
Ruling: Extended response time and modified hearing procedures, accompanied by certified ADA Coordinator, with breaks as required by the litigant with disability and documented qualifying health conditions including PTSD, depression. Stop court obstruction of expression and meaningful participation.
Legal Basis: UNCAT Article 1, 16, CRPD inc. Art. 13, 15, US Constitution inc. Art. III, VI, 5th Amend., ADA, Rehabilitation Act, civil rights
Find it: California, Superior Court, County of Santa Clara
Tribunal Standards
Legal Framework
Tribunal rulings are based on:
- UN Convention Against Torture (UNCAT) - Articles 14 and 16
- UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) - Articles 9 and 13
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) - Article 14
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) - Articles 8 and 10
- US Constitution
- Americans with Disabilities Act
Submit an Accommodation Request
Need a tribunal ruling on court accommodations? Our expert panel provides model decisions based on international human rights law, the US Constitution, and domestic laws.