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Feature - May 12, 2025

Right to Be Judged by Your Peers Made Possible by Jurors

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 12–16, one way California courts recognize citizens for making the justice system work. Learn about initiatives to improve the jury system in California.
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Feature - March 11, 2025

California High School Students Compete to Become 2025 State Mock Trial Championship Team

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship
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San Diego mock trial champions 2025

Feature - December 31, 2024

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2025

Hundreds of new state laws will take effect in the new year. Here are a few worth noting.
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Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public
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Feature - December 4, 2024

How a County Superior Court Partnered With a Tribal Court to Create First Joint-Jurisdiction Court in California

A Q&A on the founding and early days of the El Dorado County and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court
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Shingle Springs Rancheria: Tribal Court: Family Wellness Court
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Feature - November 26, 2024

How the El Dorado and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court Uses Alternative Methods to Serve Tribal Youth and Families

A collaborative effort between the state, county, and tribe, the wellness court includes a cultural component, familiarity, and higher comfort level by providing services through the tribe.
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Walking on Common Ground: Joint-Jurisdiction Courts
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seals from both tribal court and state court

Feature - September 26, 2024

California Native American Day Highlights Support for State's Native Communities

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council
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Assemblymember James Ramos and performers at San Bernardino court ceremony

Feature - July 25, 2024

Thousands of Court-Appointed Volunteers Advocate for Children in Court

California made a $60 million investment in this child advocate program, which aims to help the 70,000 children in the state’s foster care system. Photo: Jason Doiy
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Woman with a child making shadow figures - Photo by Jason Doiy

Feature - May 21, 2024

California Courts Celebrate Jurors

On May 13-17, courts shined a spotlight on these citizens that help bolster our democracy by making the cherished right of trial by jury a reality
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Feature - May 13, 2024

Right to Be Judged by Your Peers Not Possible Without Jurors

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 13–17, one way California courts recognize citizens for making the justice system work. Learn about initiatives to improve the jury system in California.
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Jury Appreciation Week
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Feature - March 21, 2024

Online Tool to Request Reductions to Traffic Tickets Continues to Expand Throughout California

More than 100,000 litigants have already used the MyCitations online tool, totaling $38.6 million in reductions
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MyCitations: Ability-to-Pay tool
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Feature - December 12, 2023

2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.
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