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Feature - June 30, 2020

What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.
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Feature - March 4, 2020

Summit Caps Five-Year Effort to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court

A convening of educators and jurists focused on lowering student suspension rates and chronic absenteeism in rural communities.
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From 2012-2019, student suspensions statewide have dropped by half, but rural county numbers show less of a decline. (click chart to enlarge)

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.
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Feature - October 29, 2019

California Lawyers Endorse Chief Justice’s Civic Learning Initiative

The Chief Justice  Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye's Civic Learning Initiative took center stage at the Annual California Lawyers Association in Monterey.
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Justice Judith McConnell invites students to take the role of judge during a program to teach kids about the judicial branch at the California Lawyers Association annual conference.

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.
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Feature - June 11, 2019

Record Breaking Year for Civic Learning Awards

A record 92 public schools throughout California were recognized by the Civic Learning Awards. Now in it's seventh year, the awards recognize public schools for their civic education achievements.
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Feature - March 25, 2019

Statewide Investment in Self-Help Centers Leads to Expansion in Bay Area

Statewide investment in self-help services has helped Alameda Superior Court open a second center.
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News Release: Alameda Superior Court Announces Expansion in Public Access to Co…
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A walk-in clinic at the Alameda Superior Court self-help center in Hayward sees about 150 litigants a day.

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.
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Feature - September 4, 2018

California Courts Need More Interpreters

Find out how the judicial branch is recruiting bilingual professionals at schools, cultural festivals, and interpreting events in other industries.
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Feature - June 27, 2018

What's in the Judicial Branch Budget?

Governor Jerry Brown signed a state budget on Wednesday that will help restore court services slashed during the recession, fund courthouse projects, and improve access to justice for millions of Californians.  
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Feature - June 8, 2018

Court Interpreters’ Conference Brings a Host of Languages to the Judicial Council

Court interpreters from around the world convened at the Judicial Council June 5 for the start of a four-day conference on the challenges and solutions in legal interpreting in the U.S. and Europe.
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Feature - March 7, 2018

Millions of Californians Without Lawyers Find Help in the Courts

Facing growing numbers of civil and family law litigants representing themselves, courts are expanding services offered through “self-help” centers.
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