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Starting Monday, March 2, North County residents will no longer be required to drive to downtown San Diego to file their probate matters.

Keeping guns from dangerous people, restricting courthouse immigration arrests, and limiting "deepfake" election videos are just a few of the new laws that will change California in 2020.

Information on courts statewide reporting full and partial closures due to wildfires and power outages.

Video Series: Council members explain what the Judicial Council does and why it exists.

The Judicial Council meets this Friday, May 21. The livestream will be posted at 9:30 a.m.

As the Chief Justice prepares to address the Legislature on the 2019 State of the Judiciary, a look back at some key judicial branch milestones.

Will receive reports on addressing defendants with mental health issues, how state youth facility closures will affect local courts

Reviews how courts managed to stay open safely during the pandemic, leveraged technology, and commits to consider lessons learned to enhance access and equity

Will also review toolkit of best practices on complying with the Indian Child Welfare Act

Also reviewed best practices for courts to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act and proclaimed November as Court Adoption and Permanency Month

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.