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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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Kin-First Approach Improves Experiences of Children in Adoptive Families
A couple share their stories of how "kin-first culture" proved successful when ensuring stability for their adoptive daughter, Cece. -
Supporting Native American Communities in Our Court Systems
Tribal and state courts work together to improve outcomes for Native Americans involved in the justice system
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Judicial Council to Consider Ways to Increase the Availability of Court Interpreters
Dec 5, 2025Will also consider recommendations related to trial court funding, children's waiting rooms, and the council’s legislative priorities
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Video: California Supreme Court Honors Retired Justice Martin Jenkins
Dec 4, 2025Jenkins retired at the end of October after five years with the court and more than 35 years of judicial service.
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Invitation to Comment: Disclosure and Disqualification Considerations Regarding Former Judicial Mentees in the California Judicial Mentor Program
Nov 21, 2025Deadline to comment is Jan. 5.
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Court of Appeal to Hold Education Program for High School Students
Nov 18, 2025On Thursday, the Second Appellate District, Division Six (Ventura), will hold a special oral argument outreach session for high school students.
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Commission Confirms Three Appointments to Courts of Appeal
Nov 17, 2025The Commission on Judicial Appointments confirmed three appointments to California’s Courts of Appeal in Los Angeles, Riverside, and Fresno
