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Court Self-Help Centers Offer In-Person, Remote Assistance to Californians Amid Pandemic

April 6, 2021

Court self-help centers aim to help Californians without legal representation navigate the court system.

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Mentoring Program Aims to Increase Diversity of Judge Applicants

March 5, 2021

Los Angeles County judges mentor attorneys through the process of applying for a judgeship, part of an effort to grow and diversify the bench locally and throughout California.

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.

2020 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

December 22, 2020

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