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Superior Courts of California

California has 58 trial courts, one in each county. In trial (superior) courts, a judge and sometimes a jury hears witnesses' testimony and other evidence and decides cases by applying the relevant law to the relevant facts. The California courts serve the state's population of more than 39 million people.

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What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

June 28, 2022

“This year’s budget represents an unprecedented investment in our judicial branch,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.

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Chief Justice Issues Statement on Governor's May Budget Revise

May 13, 2022

Revised budget proposal includes funding for a Judicial Council unit to provide training, technical assistance, and legal support to California’s trial courts on environmental and climate change issues.

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Santa Clara Judge to Lead New Statewide Juvenile Justice Effort

January 7, 2022

Santa Clara County Judge Katherine Lucero will head a new Office of Community and Youth Restoration, part of California's overhaul of its juvenile justice system.

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Chief Justice Speaks on Emergency Orders, Remote Services, Diversifying California Judiciary

October 22, 2021

On October 21, Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) hosted a virtual Conversation with Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye.

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What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

July 12, 2021

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that includes $1.2 billion in new funding for the judicial branch, including restoring $200 million in previous cuts and making major investments in judicial branch programs improving access to justice.

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Judicial Council Sponsors Bill to Celebrate California Native American Day

February 17, 2021

“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson.

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California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

January 8, 2021

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Friday issued the following statement on the Governor’s budget proposal for the judicial branch:

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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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Courts use Remote Technology for Community Outreach

August 6, 2020

Since the COVID-19 state of emergency issued in mid-March, courts around the state have been holding more court hearings remotely. Now courts are looking for ways to expand remote technology to support community engagement.

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California Counties Keeping COVID-19 Emergency Bail Schedules

July 10, 2020

At least 31 California counties home to 80 percent of the state's residents have kept COVID-19 emergency bail schedules to help curb the spread of the virus in jails and surrounding communities during the pandemic, according to data from superior courts.

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