Judicial Council

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