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Feature - December 20, 2019

Courts Help Put New Laws into Effect

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.

News Release - October 23, 2019

Chief Justice Receives Sandra Day O'Connor Award

Chief is recognized for her leadership on advancing civics education for all California students.

National Center for State Courts

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye

Civics/Power of Democracy

Feature - August 13, 2019

Video: Justice Judith McConnell Among Recipients of the 2019 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Awards

The ABA Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award, established in 1991, honors outstanding women lawyers who have achieved professional excellence in their area of specialty and have paved the way for others. It is sponsored by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession.

ABA Margaret Brent Award

Courts of Appeal

2019 Margaret Brent Award recipients (left to right): Hon. Judith McConnell, Julie A. Su, Raquel Aldana, Michelle Banks and Kelly M. Dermody

Feature - April 15, 2019

The Judicial Council of California

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

About the Judicial Council of California

Judicial Council Members

Judicial Branch Strategic Branch

Judicial Council

News Release - May 17, 2021

Judicial Council to Consider Policy Concepts on Use of Branch Data and Information

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

Judicial Council

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Feature - March 18, 2019

2011–2019: The Judicial Branch Under the Leadership of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

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.

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye

Judicial Council

event - July 9, 2021

Judicial Council Meeting

Update: Meeting Videocast

News Release - April 13, 2021

32 California Schools Named Recipients of 2021 Civic Learning Award

A total of 32 California schools are named this year's recipients of the Civic Learning Awards, an honor which recognizes achievements in civic engagement in the classroom. This year, the awards program put emphasis on school-based efforts that went uninterrupted despite the pandemic.

Civic Learning Awards

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye

chief justice and SSPI with In the last year, each of these schools moved their classrooms from campuses to computer screens and despite that challenge, they've kept true to their commitment of engaging students in civic learning.

Feature - June 11, 2021

Profile: Central California Youth Organizer Named Champion of Civics

Meet Youth Organizer Gabriela Manzo, one of five Champions of Civics honored this year by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

Ciclovía Salinas: Youth Empowerment in Salinas, California

La Cosecha Looks to Initiate Change

Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye

This image shows Gabriela Manzo, a youth organizer in Salinas recognized as a Champion of Civics.

News Release - March 5, 2021

Judicial Council to Hear Plan to Expand Digital Court

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

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Judicial Council

News Release - March 12, 2021

Chief Justice Recognizes Courts for Remaining Open and Adapting to COVID-19

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

Transcript of Chief Justice remarks from meeting

Judicial Council

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