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

Lower passing score will not be applied retroactively to previous Bar Exam takers, court writes in letter to State Bar.

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

Council will also receive reports on the branch’s ability-to-pay program, self-help centers, and voice-to-text language services

Council also approves expansion of an online pilot program enabling low-income litigants to request reductions in traffic infraction fines and fees remotely

The California Supreme Court on Thursday announced it will permanently lower the passing score for the California Bar Exam and released plans for an October test administered online.

Goal is to expand vital public services with better-informed decision-making

The Judicial Council received a report on how the state’s trial courts used additional funding included in this fiscal year’s judicial branch budget to expand hours, reopen closed locations, and invest in new technology to increase access to justice for the public.

Self-represented litigants who seek help with appealing their case now have access to a new online resource center.