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Committee Issues Advice on Accepting Attorney Services from Law Firms

February 9, 2021

A state Supreme Court committee issued expedited advice regarding whether an appellate court justice may accept the services of an attorney, who is an employee and incoming associate of a law firm, to temporarily work in the justice’s chambers.

California Courts Helping Drivers Struggling with Traffic Debt

February 4, 2021

Online tool offers low-income drivers an easy way to request a lower penalty, payment plan, or community service.

Ethics Committee Seeks Public Comment: When Can Judges Advise Family Members On Law-Related Matters?

February 3, 2021

Draft opinion provides guidance to judges on advising family members on matters that implicate legal issues. Deadline to comment is March 22.

California Supreme Court Expands Law License Pathway for Prior Examinees

January 28, 2021

Thousands more law school graduates with qualifying prior bar exam scores will be able to work as fully licensed attorneys after completing supervised practice hours.

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Judicial Council Allocates $25 Million to Address Case Delays Due to COVID-19

January 22, 2021

Council also approves expansion of an online pilot program enabling low-income litigants to request reductions in traffic infraction fines and fees remotely

Judicial Council to Consider Allocating $25 Million to Address Case Delays Due to COVID-19

January 19, 2021

Council will also receive reports on the branch’s ability-to-pay program, self-help centers, and voice-to-text language services

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Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal

January 14, 2021

Justice Truc T. Do is the first Asian American woman justice on the Fourth District Court of Appeal.

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California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

January 8, 2021

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Friday issued the following statement on the Governor’s budget proposal for the judicial branch:

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2020 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

December 22, 2020

How the judicial branch kept courthouses open during a year of unprecedented challenges.

California Chief Justice Launches Program to Fast Track Backlogged Criminal Cases

December 22, 2020

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Tuesday announced she will launch a program to fast track the resolution of criminal cases and make retired judges available through the Temporary Assigned Judges Program to reinforce those efforts.

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