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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
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Civic Learning Award Presentations Complete Constitution Month Commemoration
Thirty-five schools were named award honorees this year, most received their honor in person during Constitution Month. -
California Supreme Court Hosts Landmark Outreach Session in Monterey County
Nearly 100 students from across Monterey County—along with local superior court and appellate court judges and justices—gathered for the special outreach session.
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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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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
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California Supreme Court to Honor Late Justice Joseph R. Grodin
Oct 16, 2025The California Supreme Court will honor the legacy of former Justice Joseph R. Grodin at the start of its oral argument session on November 4.
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Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal
Oct 16, 2025The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public in-person hearings in San Francisco on Nov. 17 to consider three appointments to California’s Courts of Appeal in Los Angeles, Riverside, and Fresno.
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Judicial Council Announces 2025 Distinguished Service Award Recipients
Oct 13, 2025Council also recognizes recipients of the Aranda Access to Justice Award
