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California Supreme Court Approves Charter for Bar Exam Commission

October 26, 2020

State Bar will begin recruitment for the Blue Ribbon commission next month, with appointments by the California Supreme Court expected by end of year.

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California Chief Justice Launches Work Group on Homelessness

October 23, 2020

Judicial group will study how laws, court services, technology, and judicial branch property could be better utilized to address the crisis exacerbated by the pandemic.

California Supreme Court Approves Provisional Licensing Program for 2020 Law School Graduates

October 22, 2020

The program will continue until June 21, 2022 unless extended by the court.

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Fresno Superior Court Announces Collaborative Court Expansion

October 20, 2020

DUI Court will focus on reducing recidivism by rigorous monitoring, combined with addressing the underlying issues of substance abuse, mental illness and/or trauma.

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Adding DUI Court to the list allows us to reach more people and potentially save lives.

Commission on Judicial Appointments to Consider Nomination of Justice Martin J. Jenkins (Ret.) to the Supreme Court of California

October 13, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO—The Commission on Judicial Appointments scheduled a public hearing for Nov. 10 beginning at 1 p.m. in the Supreme Court Courtroom—350 McAllister Street in San Francisco—to consider the nomination by Governor Gavin Newsom of Justice Martin J.

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Gov. Newsom Selects Justice Martin Jenkins (Ret.) for California Supreme Court

October 5, 2020

FROM THE OFFICE OF GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM—Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his nomination of Justice Martin Jenkins (Ret.) for Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court.

Justice Jenkins has held several prominent state and federal judicial positions throughout his career. He would be the first openly gay California Supreme Court justice and only the third African American man ever to serve on the state’s highest court. It has been 29 years since an African American man has served on the California Supreme Court.

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Judicial Council Approves $25 Million for Court Technology Projects

September 25, 2020

The proposal from the council’s Technology Committee included 13 major areas of investment to receive budget funds allocated to modernize court operations.

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California Chief Justice Commemorates Constitution Day

September 22, 2020

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, state and federal judges, teachers and students celebrate the 223rd Anniversary of the Signing of the U.S. Constitution.

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Judicial Council Considers Funding for Court Technology Projects

September 21, 2020

At its Sept. 25 meeting, the council will consider funding for technology initiatives, a report on remote appearances, a new requirement for anti-bias training, and more.

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2021 Supreme Court Oral Argument Calendar

September 17, 2020

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