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Judicial Council Honors 2025 Distinguished Service and Aranda Access to Justice Award Recipients

December 16, 2025

See photos and videos from the awards presentation to honor this year’s recipients recognized for their extraordinary leadership, contributions to court administration, and increasing access to justice in California.

Related: Judicial Council, Judicial Branch Awards

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Return of Beyond the Bench Conference Encourages Collaboration to Support Children, Families, and Communities in California

December 9, 2025

The council’s multidisciplinary conference returned to an in-person event after a six-year hiatus, providing educational and networking opportunities for professionals working in juvenile courts.

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Superior Courts
A Month of Celebrations: Courts Finalize Hundreds of Adoptions Statewide

December 9, 2025

Courts celebrated more than 300 children finding forever homes through heartfelt ceremonies and community events
Supporting Native American Communities in Our Court Systems

November 13, 2025

Tribal and state courts work together to improve outcomes for Native Americans involved in the justice system

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