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At its May 15 teleconference meeting, the council received reports on potential reductions to judicial branch funding, as well as planning efforts to restore court access and services restricted due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Guide addresses more than 200 questions and topics related to facilities, personnel, jury management, case management and processing, and communications.

"We in the judicial branch will do our best to serve the public in these unprecedented times of a global pandemic and recession," Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye said.

DUI Court will focus on reducing recidivism by rigorous monitoring, combined with addressing the underlying issues of substance abuse, mental illness and/or trauma.

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

​“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson.

Revised budget proposal includes funding for a Judicial Council unit to provide training, technical assistance, and legal support to California’s trial courts on environmental and climate change issues.

State judicial branch, local court employees will be first public workers to celebrate “California Native American Day” as an official holiday.

Judge Chan credits his experience as a public defender, coupled with his cultural background, for his ability to be the judge he is today.

Data show steady increase over the last 17 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color

Approves new court rules and forms, will collect implementation data, and provide training and technical assistance for judges and court staff