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

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

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

The Judicial Council of California will not vote today on whether to end two emergency rules governing evictions and judicial foreclosures, after Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye announced she suspended the vote.

The Judicial Council of California will consider ending three temporary emergency rules governing evictions, judicial foreclosures and an emergency bail schedule, as California begins a phased re-opening and courts restore services shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Also approved revision to standard promoting an environment free of bias in court proceedings and declared November to be Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Study shows that low-income litigants using the tool were more likely to repay as the amount ordered decreases

The council will also get an update on the statewide pretrial release program

The legislation seeks to provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

Funding included in the legislation will help courts provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders

Technology projects will improve services for the public

Will also hear recommendations for the Chief Justice on next steps for the judicial branch