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Supreme Court Appoints Members to State Bar Board of Trustees, Committee of Bar Examiners, and State Bar Court

August 25, 2020

The Supreme Court of California on Tuesday announced appointments to three State Bar of California entities.

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Justice Laurie Zelon to Retire from Second Appellate District

August 19, 2020

Jurist known for her intelligence, skill, and tireless commitment to expanding access to justice

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Temporary Emergency Rules on Evictions, Foreclosures Set to End Sept. 1

August 13, 2020

The Judicial Council voted to end two temporary emergency rules governing evictions and judicial foreclosures, to stay in effect through midnight Sept. 1.

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Judicial Council to Vote on Eviction and Foreclosure Temporary Emergency Rules

August 11, 2020

San Francisco—Judicial Council of California voting members today received a circulating order to vote by August 13, 2020, on a proposal to end the temporary emergency rules on evictions and foreclosures.

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Los Angeles Court Expands Remote Hearings to Hundreds of Criminal, Family Law Courtrooms

August 11, 2020

Audio and video hearings now available in 250 criminal courtrooms.

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Los Angeles has expanded remote hearings to 250 criminal courtrooms.

California Supreme Court Issues Order Finalizing Lower Passing Score for Future Bar Exam Takers

August 10, 2020

Lower passing score will not be applied retroactively to previous Bar Exam takers, court writes in letter to State Bar.

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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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Video: Colleagues Salute Retiring California Supreme Court Justice Ming Chin

July 28, 2020

Fellow California Supreme Court justices paid tribute to Justice Chin before his last oral argument, which was held by videoconference.

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Live Chat for Online Self-Help

July 23, 2020

(The information below is based on a news release from the Santa Clara Superior Court)

To continue providing services for self-represented litigants safely and responsibly, following temporary COVID-19 protocols and as an alternative to in-person assistance, the Santa Clara Superior Court’s self-help center has introduced Live Chat.

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Ethics Committee Advises Caution for Judges Attending Protests

July 22, 2020

A California Supreme Court committee today published guidance for judges who want to attend public demonstrations and rallies, citing a slate of ethical issues for judges to consider before participating.

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