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Judicial Council of California | 2018-2019

Under the leadership of the Chief Justice and in accordance with the California Constitution, the council is responsible for ensuring the consistent, independent, impartial, and accessible administration of justice. Judicial Council staff implements the council’s policies.

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2011–2019: The Judicial Branch Under the Leadership of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

March 18, 2019 | Feature

As the Chief Justice prepares to address the Legislature on the 2019 State of the Judiciary, a look back at some key judicial branch milestones.

Categories: Access 3D, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Judicial Council

Report: Video Remote Interpreting Effective for Court Users with Limited English Skills

March 15, 2019 | News Release

At its March 15 business meeting, the Judicial Council approved recommendations for updating guidelines for video remote interpreting (VRI) and voted to have its staff coordinate a new VRI program for the judicial branch.

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

Judicial Council Hears How Language Services for Court Users Have Expanded

January 15, 2019 | News Release

The Judicial Council at its January 14–15 business meeting heard from Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar on how California courts have increased access for court users with limited English skills.

Categories: Access 3D, Judicial Council

2018 Year in Review

December 20, 2018 | Feature

In 2018, the state judicial branch was instrumental in ushering in major changes to the court system and ensuring equal access to justice for all Californians.

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

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, 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, Criminal Justice Reform