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The CARE Act: Here’s What to Know By Dec. 2, 2024, California courts in all 58 counties had launched the CARE Act, a new pathway to deliver mental health treatment and support services to the most vulnerable Californians.

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Founding of the Judicial Council of California

In 1926, California voters overwhelmingly elected to create an administrative body that would support the judicial branch. This body was named the Judicial Council of California.

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Who scores the awards?

Each year, the applications are scored by a panel of approximately 12 judicial officers, educators, and civic learning experts. Most panelists are members of the Power of Democracy Steering Committee.

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How are justices of the Supreme Court selected?

One Chief Justice and 6 associate justices are appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, and confirmed by the public at the next general election. A justice also comes before the voters at the end of his or her 12-year term. To be eligible for appointment, a person must have been a member of the State Bar of California or a judge of a court in this state for at least 10 years.

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Judicial Branch Governance | Judicial Council of California

Created by constitutional amendment, the council is the policymaking body for California’s state court system The 21 voting members include the Chief Justice, 14 judicial officers, 4 attorneys, and 1 member from each house of the Legislature The council also has advisory members who include judicial officers and court executives or administrators The council carries out much of its work through the hundreds of volunteers on its