“We’re building strength instead of wagging a finger.”

September 18, 2018

A Q&A with Steve Binder, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient from San Diego whose innovative court model started a nationwide movement.

Categories: Judicial Council, Sentencing, Corrections, Criminal Justice Reform

Judicial Council Announces 2018 Distinguished Service Awards

July 20, 2018

The Judicial Council presented its 2018 Distinguished Service Award, the highest honors given by the state court system’s governing body.

Categories: Judicial Council

Los Angeles and San Diego County Schools Receive Top Awards for Their Civic Education Programs

February 21, 2018

Over 70 California public schools from throughout the state also honored by this year’s Civic Learning Awards, co-sponsored by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye.

Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Civics/Power of Democracy

Self-Help Center Paralegal Receives Family Law Award

August 11, 2017

A paralegal in Los Angeles County Superior Court's self-help center receives recognition for her commitment to service.

Categories: CA Superior Courts, Children and Families

2017 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

July 28, 2017

The Judicial Council names five recipients of its Distinguished Service Awards.

Categories: Judicial Council

Schools Noted for Civic Learning Visited by Chief Justice

May 02, 2017

Three schools received a visit from Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye as recipients of the Civic Learning Award of Excellence.

Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Civics/Power of Democracy

Chief Justice Invites Civic Learning Award Applications

September 22, 2016

Applications are now available online for the 2016-17 Civic Learning Awards.

Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Civics/Power of Democracy

Judicial Branch Civic Learning Partner Tapped for Presidential Award

August 16, 2016

Brawley Union High School teacher is recognized for his civic learning program.

Categories: Civics/Power of Democracy

2016 Distinguished Service Awards

July 29, 2016

The Judicial Council presented its 2016 Distinguished Service Award, the highest honors given by the state court system’s governing body. Now in its 23rd year, the award recognizes those who have demonstrated...

Categories: Judicial Council, CA Superior Courts

Los Angeles Court Executive Receives Top Award

July 08, 2016

Sherri R. Carter, Los Angeles Superior Court Executive Officer and Clerk of Court, is the recipient of the 2016 National Center for State Courts Distinguished Service Award.

Categories: CA Superior Courts, Judicial Council