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The Judicial Council of California marked another successful year in its advocacy and support for programs and funding that ensure equal access to justice for all Californians.

To prepare for potential emergencies, the Orange County court collaborated with Cal State Fullerton to practice using the campus’s emergency operations center as a makeshift courtroom.

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

Did you know that Spanish is the most requested language by limited-English-proficiency court users?

Court self-help centers aim to help Californians without legal representation navigate the court system.

Since the COVID-19 state of emergency issued in mid-March, courts around the state have been holding more court hearings remotely. Now courts are looking for ways to expand remote technology to support community engagement. 

Audio and video hearings now available in 250 criminal courtrooms.

Delayed by COVID-19 for nearly three months in most parts of the state, jury trials are resuming in counties large and small.