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How a County Superior Court Partnered With a Tribal Court to Create First Joint-Jurisdiction Court in California

December 4, 2024

A Q&A on the founding and early days of the El Dorado County and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court

Related: Tribal/State Joint Jurisdictional Courts: Policies, Procedures, and Tips to Promote Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration, Superior Court of El Dorado County: Collaborative Courts, Shingle Springs Rancheria: Tribal Court: Family Wellness Court

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California Supreme Court’s Outreach Session Draws Fresno Students of All Ages

December 3, 2024

Under the leadership of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, the court traveled to Fresno to hear oral arguments with special guests from Fresno schools observing.

Related: Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative, California Supreme Court

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How the El Dorado and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court Uses Alternative Methods to Serve Tribal Youth and Families

November 26, 2024

A collaborative effort between the state, county, and tribe, the wellness court includes a cultural component, familiarity, and higher comfort level by providing services through the tribe.

Related: California Courts: Tribal/State Joint-Jurisdiction Courts, Superior Court of El Dorado County: Collaborative Courts, Shingle Springs Rancheria: Tribal Court: Family Wellness Court, Walking on Common Ground: Joint-Jurisdiction Courts

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Judicial Council Honors 2024 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

November 19, 2024

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

Related: Judicial Council, Distinguished Service Awards

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