Superior Courts

Chief Justice Issues Statement on Immigration Enforcement at Courthouses

June 21, 2019 | News Release

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye says threat of mass arrests "could have a profound effect on access to justice in our state."

Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Access 3D, CA Superior Courts

Council Hears How Increase in Funding Helped Courts Expand Services for the Public

May 17, 2019 | News Release

The Judicial Council received a report on how the state’s trial courts used additional funding included in this fiscal year’s judicial branch budget to expand hours, reopen closed locations, and invest in new technology to increase access to justice for the public.

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May Budget Revise Statement from Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

May 09, 2019 | News Release

A statement from California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on the revised budget proposal for the judicial branch.

Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Access 3D, CA Superior Courts

Chief Justice Visits Monterey Superior Court

May 07, 2019 | News Release

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and Administrative Director Martin Hoshino met with court leadership and staff from Monterey Superior Court to learn how the court is improving access to justice for county residents.

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Family Wellness Court Brings Healing to Tribal Families

April 02, 2019 | Feature

State and tribal courts in Humboldt and Del Norte team up to break the cycle of addiction for parents in tribal communities.

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Statewide Investment in Self-Help Centers Leads to Expansion in Bay Area

March 25, 2019 | Feature

Statewide investment in self-help services has helped Alameda Superior Court open a second center.

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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.

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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.

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