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Celebrating Forever Families Across the State
California courts are partnering with communities to finalize adoptions, uplift kinship care, and support children’s paths to permanent homes
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Numbers Show the Benefits When Children Adopted by Extended Family Members
Council hears from kin-first adoptive family on its successful experience; also approves changes to court rules and forms to help expand remote proceedings, process firearm relinquishment actions, and provide breaks for breastfeeding mothers in court -
In Memoriam: Justice Joseph R. Grodin
Justice Grodin "had a distinguished career serving as a labor lawyer, Supreme Court justice, and also a professor, and inspired others with his dedication to justice, integrity, and fairness," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.
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2026 California Courts Calendar
Nov 10, 2025Keep track of court holidays, council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument dates by downloading the 2026 Calendar. -
When You Turn 18: A Legal Survival Guide Joins Judges in the Classroom Lesson Library
Nov 7, 2025California Lawyers Foundation joins Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative to support teens transitioning to adulthood.
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California Supreme Court Rules on State Bar Proposals, Appoints New State Bar Court Judge
Oct 23, 2025The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled on State Bar proposals affecting disciplinary rules for attorneys and the licensing of members of the military, while also appointing a new judge to the State Bar Court.
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Civic Learning Award Presentations Complete Constitution Month Commemoration
Oct 20, 2025Thirty-five schools were named award honorees this year, most received their honor in person during Constitution Month.
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Judicial Council to Hear How Juvenile Courts Help Children and Families in Foster Care
Oct 17, 2025Council will also consider reports on expanding legal services in civil cases, revisions to criminal jury instructions, and updates to court rules and forms
