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32 California Schools Named Recipients of 2021 Civic Learning Award

Programs honored for outstanding civic engagement during remote learning.

Court Self-Help Centers Offer In-Person, Remote Assistance to Californians Amid Pandemic

Court self-help centers assist Californians without legal representation navigate the court system.
California Chief Justice Responds to Violence Against Asians and Asian Americans

"Anti-Asian violence, like any violence based on prejudice, bias, or fear of the other, is reprehensible," the Chief Justice said. Read her full statement.

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State Civic Learning Award Honors Champions of Civics

Apr 13, 2021
Three teachers, a community organizer, and a school district superintendent are among the Champions of Civics being honored with a 2021 Civic Learning Award. This year's Civic Learning Awards
Public Webinar: Informing Remote and Linguistically Diverse Communities About Court Language Access Services

Apr 12, 2021
April 22 webinar will explore resources and services employed by courts in different regions to reach linguistically diverse and rural communities and build public trust and confidence in the courts.

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Chief Justice Names Post-Pandemic Workgroup

Mar 23, 2021
Group will build on practices and procedures developed during the pandemic.
Chief Justice Recognizes Courts for Remaining Open and Adapting to COVID-19

Mar 12, 2021
Reviews how courts managed to stay open safely during the pandemic, leveraged technology, and commits to consider lessons learned to enhance access and equity

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California Chief Justice Reflects on "Unprecedented" Year

Mar 12, 2021
"We have continued to strive and struggle to balance equal access to justice with a safe physical and remote court environment, and to continue to conduct the people’s business amid the pandemic," the Chief Justice said.

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