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June 03, 2020 | Feature
In response to the COVID-19 virus, Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye is supporting emergency orders from counties across the state.
California has 58 Superior Courts, also known as trial courts, one in each California county.
Superior courts handle all types of state cases: criminal, civil, family and juvenile, and probate. They also handle Mental Health cases and certain appeals.
In the most recent year, over 7.5 million cases were filed statewide in the Superior Courts.
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Council Working Group Releases Pandemic Recovery Resource Guide for Courts
June 03, 2020 | News Release
Guide addresses more than 200 questions and topics related to facilities, personnel, jury management, case management and processing, and communications.
California Chief Justice Issues Second Advisory on Emergency Relief Measures
March 20, 2020 | News Release
See Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye’s advisory to all county superior court presiding judges on Friday.
California Chief Justice Issues Guidance to Expedite Court Emergency Orders
March 16, 2020 | News Release
California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Monday issued guidance to California trial courts seeking emergency orders in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Diego Superior Court Restores North County Probate Services
February 25, 2020 | Feature
Starting Monday, March 2, North County residents will no longer be required to drive to downtown San Diego to file their probate matters.
Categories: Superior Courts, Access 3D
Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal for 2020-21
January 10, 2020 | News Release
California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye today issued a statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget proposal for the judicial branch.
Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Superior Courts
2019 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California
December 20, 2019 | Feature
The Judicial Council of California marked another successful year in its advocacy and support for programs and funding that ensure equal access to justice for all Californians.
Operation Mobile Justice
December 06, 2019 | Feature
To prepare for potential emergencies, the Orange County court collaborated with Cal State Fullerton to practice using the campus’s emergency operations center as a makeshift courtroom.
Categories: Superior Courts, Access 3D
California Courts Finalize More than 400 Adoptions Statewide
December 03, 2019 | News Release
In counties across the state, kids leave the courthouse with brand new beginnings.
Court Adoption and Permanency Month
November 18, 2019 | Feature
For the 20th consecutive year, events throughout the state will put an emphasis on finalizing forever homes.
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