Meet the New Judicial Council Members
Nine new Judicial Council members were sworn in this week.
2018 Distinguished Service Awards
The Judicial Council of California honored 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipients. Learn about them here.
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Chief Justice Honors Pretrial Detention Reform Workgroup with Award for Exemplary Service
September 24, 2018
Pretrial Detention Reform Workgroup and retired Judge Richard Couzens honored for their work that led to a new law that replaces money bail with risk assessment.
Council Hears Plan for Implementing New Law that Replaces Money Bail with Risk Assessment
September 21, 2018
At its Sept. 20–21 business meeting, the Judicial Council heard a report on how the judicial branch will help implement Senate Bill 10, recently signed legislation that will eliminate money bail for criminal defendants.
"You either self-destruct or you become a champion for others."
September 18, 2018
A Q&A with Judge Donna Groman, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient, who overcame a tough childhood to become an advocate for California's at-risk youth.
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View AllPretrial Detention Reform Workgroup Named
In October 2016, Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye named and formed a workgroup to study and draft recommendations on California's bail process and pretrial detention.
Chief Justice's Remarks on Pretrial Detention Reform Report
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye shares remarks on the workgroup's report.
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Chief Justice Honors Pretrial Detention Reform Workgroup with Award for Exemplary Service
September 24, 2018 | California Courts Newsroom
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Bass Lake Courthouse Is Being Closed, Cases Moved To Madera
September 24, 2018 | Sierra News Online
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Opinion: California killed cash bail. Now it's up to judges to determine a fair replacement
September 25, 2018 | Sacramento Bee
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Money-draining probate system ‘like a plague on our senior citizens’
September 23, 2018 | Whittier Daily News