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Council to Consider Ways to Help Court Users at Risk of Homelessness

November 12, 2021

Will also hear about standards to prevent bias in court proceedings, a new remote proceedings guide, and efforts to educate youth about the court system

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2022 California Courts Calendar

November 8, 2021

Keep track of Supreme Court oral argument sessions, Judicial Council meeting dates, and court holidays in 2022.

California Supreme Court Names New Director of Criminal Central Staff

November 1, 2021

Longtime director of Supreme Court’s Criminal Central Staff steps down; first Latina to head a court central staff named as successor.

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Ethics Committee Issues Advice to Judges on Disqualifying from School District Mask and Vaccine Mandate Cases

October 28, 2021

California Supreme Court ethics committee issues expedited guidance for judges engaged in civics education activities about disqualifying from cases about school district mask and vaccine mandates.

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Commentary: Investing in Remote Technology and Closing California's Justice Gap

October 27, 2021

As Americans question the capacity of their institutions to serve them effectively and people around the world voice doubts about democracy, it’s important that we strengthen our courts with the right mix of innovation and investment.

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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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Construction to Start on New Modesto Courthouse

October 21, 2021

Downtown building will address overcrowding, security, and accessibility issues while improving efficiency by consolidating services at one location

Visits to Local Classrooms Bring Lessons on the Constitution

October 21, 2021

To commemorate Constitution Day, California judges visited classrooms and libraries statewide to deliver lessons on the three branches of government and the role of the courts. The effort supports a year-round drive to foster a better understanding of the judicial branch among students and teachers. 

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First Appellate District Launches Judicial Mentorship Program

October 19, 2021

Mentorship program is part of a larger statewide effort to diversify the California bench

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Joseph Lane, Former Second District Court of Appeal Clerk/Executive Officer Dies at Age 69

October 19, 2021

Long career dedicated to public service

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