Council Adopts New Rules on Appointed Counsel in Death Penalty Review Cases

November 30, 2018 | News Release

The Judicial Council at its November 29–30 meeting approved changes to rules of court that govern appointed counsel in death penalty appeals and habeas corpus proceedings.

Categories: Judicial Council

California Courts Complete 19th Annual Court Adoption and Permanency Month

November 30, 2018 | Feature

Hundreds of children awaiting adoption got their day in court and their forever families during the month of November.

Categories: Children and Families, Judicial Council, CA Superior Courts

Judicial Council Proclaims November Court Adoption and Permanency Month

November 05, 2018 | News Release

For 19 years, the Judicial Council has recognized the ongoing efforts and achievements of juvenile courts and their justice partners to improve the outcomes for families and children in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

Categories: Judicial Council, Children and Families

Council Hears Plan for Implementing New Law that Replaces Money Bail with Risk Assessment

September 21, 2018 | News Release

At its Sept. 20–21 business meeting, the Judicial Council heard a report on how the judicial branch will help implement Senate Bill 10, recently signed legislation that will eliminate money bail for criminal defendants.

Categories: Judicial Council, Sentencing, Corrections, Criminal Justice Reform

"You either self-destruct or you become a champion for others."

September 18, 2018 | Feature

A Q&A with Judge Donna Groman, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient, who overcame a tough childhood to become an advocate for California's at-risk youth.

Categories: Judicial Council, CA Superior Courts, Sentencing, Corrections, Criminal Justice Reform

“There are few things that have as much of an effect as justice.”

September 18, 2018 | Feature

A Q&A with Rick Feldstein, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient, who modernized the Napa court to withstand two natural disasters.

Categories: Judicial Council, Access 3D, CA Superior Courts

“We’re building strength instead of wagging a finger.”

September 18, 2018 | Feature

A Q&A with Steve Binder, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient from San Diego whose innovative court model started a nationwide movement.

Categories: Judicial Council, Sentencing, Corrections, Criminal Justice Reform

Council to Hear Plan for New Pretrial Detention System that Will Eliminate Money Bail

September 13, 2018 | News Release

The Judicial Council at its Sept. 20–21 business meeting will discuss recently signed legislation related to money bail, online traffic proceedings, electronic access to court records, and more.

Categories: Judicial Council, Sentencing, Corrections, Criminal Justice Reform

Council Allocates Additional $48 Million to Most Underfunded Trial Courts

July 20, 2018 | News Release

At its July 20 business meeting, the Judicial Council approved funding for the state’s 58 trial courts, including $47.8 million in new funding to boost the budgets of the neediest courts.

Categories: Judicial Council, Budget

Judicial Council Announces 2018 Distinguished Service Awards

July 20, 2018 | News Release

The Judicial Council presented its 2018 Distinguished Service Award, the highest honors given by the state court system’s governing body.

Categories: Judicial Council