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California Chief Justice to Help Dedicate New Imperial County Courthouse in El Centro

December 11, 2023

Building addresses overcrowding, security, and accessibility issues while improving efficiency by consolidating services at one location

California Courts Formalize Hundreds of Adoptions Over Court Adoption and Permanency Month

December 7, 2023

Joyful families filled California courthouses in November as hundreds of adoptions of children in foster care were finalized during Court Adoption and Permanency Month. Events took place throughout the state, with many taking place on and around National Adoption Day on Nov. 18.

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California Supreme Court Hosts Oral Argument in Los Angeles

December 6, 2023

PHOTOS: The California Supreme Court marked its return to hearing oral argument in Los Angeles, a tradition put on hold for nearly four years during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jury Service and Fairness: Understanding the Challenges of Implicit Bias

December 5, 2023

New video for jurors aligns with Council's strategic plan to promote education on unconscious bias.

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For Public Comment: Judicial Response to Attorney Misconduct

December 4, 2023

Deadline to comment is Jan. 19, 2024.

Honoring California’s Native American Judges: Judge Deborah Sanchez

November 30, 2023

Part four in a series honoring Native American judges on the California bench.

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California Supreme Court to Implement New Video Conferencing System

November 30, 2023

The California Supreme Court will use the Zoom for Government service for counsel who choose to appear remotely beginning Dec. 5 for its oral argument session in Los Angeles.

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Judicial Council Honors 2023 Distinguished Service and Aranda Access to Justice Award Recipients

November 28, 2023

See photos and videos from the awards presentation held earlier this month to honor this year’s honorees.

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Ethics Committee Issues Advice about Out-of-State Employment by Retired Judge

November 27, 2023

Committee issues expedited opinion on whether a retired judge, who is an active member of California’s temporary assigned judges program, may seek employment as government affairs director of another state.

California Supreme Court Approves Conflict of Interest Rules for the State Bar of California

November 21, 2023

Court approves more robust measures to guard against conflicts of interest involving members of the State Bar Board of Trustees and the State Bar Court.

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