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California Courts Celebrate Constitution Month with Statewide Civic Learning Programs
Commemoration highlights the importance of civic education and the U.S. Constitution’s enduring role in American democracy
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Courts Continue Modernizing Services for the Public
Digitizing court records, ensuring disaster recovery during unexpected server outages, and other technology projects improve services and access for court users -
California Supreme Court Sets 2026 Oral Argument Calendar
The court will continue its practice of hearing oral argument in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles.
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Ethics Committee Issues Advice on Ceremonial Swearing-In of New Attorneys
Sep 12, 2025Committee issues expedited opinion on whether a judge may ethically conduct a ceremonial swearing-in for attorneys who have already taken the official oath of admission.
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Fourth Appellate District Announces Destruction of Old Court Records
Sep 11, 2025The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One (San Diego) has announced its intention to destroy some of its civil records under Rule 10.1028(d) of the California Rules of Court.
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Sargent Shriver Program Helps Litigants Who Can’t Afford Attorneys
Sep 10, 2025Since its creation in 2012, the Shriver Civil Counsel Act program has provided legal assistance in more than 53,000 civil cases, benefiting nearly 150,000 household members across California.
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Court Approves Revised Application for Appointment to Capital Appeal and Approves New, Shorter Application for Subsequent Appointments
Sep 4, 2025The California Supreme Court has approved a revised application form for use by attorneys seeking appointment by the court to represent indigent defendants in capital appeals, as well as a new, shorter application form for use by attorneys who seek an additional appointment.
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Justice Patricia Bamattre-Manoukian (Ret.) Honored with 2025 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award
Aug 25, 2025The award recognizes a lawyer or judge whose life and practice display sterling character and unquestioned integrity, coupled with ongoing dedication to the highest standards of the legal profession and the rule of law.
