California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Tuesday announced she will launch a program to fast track the resolution of criminal cases and make retired judges available through the Temporary Assigned Judges Program to reinforce those efforts.

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News Release - January 8, 2021

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Friday issued the following statement on the Governor’s budget proposal for the judicial branch:

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News Release - January 14, 2021

Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal

Justice Truc T. Do is the first Asian American woman justice on the Fourth District Court of Appeal.

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News Release - January 19, 2021

Judicial Council to Consider Allocating $25 Million to Address Case Delays Due to COVID-19

Council will also receive reports on the branch’s ability-to-pay program, self-help centers, and voice-to-text language services

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News Release - January 22, 2021

Judicial Council Allocates $25 Million to Address Case Delays Due to COVID-19

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

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News Release - August 19, 2020

Justice Laurie Zelon to Retire from Second Appellate District

Jurist known for her intelligence, skill, and tireless commitment to expanding access to justice

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News Release - February 17, 2021

Judicial Council Sponsors Bill to Celebrate California Native American Day

“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.

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Judge Abby Abinanti, Yurok Tribe member and co-chair of the Judicial Council’s Tribal Court-State Court Forum.

News Release - April 28, 2021

Meeting on Addressing Bias in Court Proceedings

Chief Justice’s work group addressing bias in court proceedings will provide information on the work group’s charge and work to date, presentations from local court bias committees, and information on existing complaint procedures.

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News Release - May 3, 2021

Public Webinar: How to Get Multilingual Information to Limited-English Court Users

Free public webinar on May 13 will show participants how to use and distribute multilingual educational materials available to help limited-English speakers access the courts.

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News Release - June 29, 2020

California Chief Justice Issues Statement on Budget

"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.

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Judicial Council to Hear Reports on Chatbot Services, Pretrial Risk Assessment, Courthouse Building Standards

Council Hears Reports on Use of Chatbots, Pretrial Release Tools; Approves Updated Courthouse Building Standards

California Chief Justice Launches Program to Fast Track Backlogged Criminal Cases

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

Commission Confirms Appointment to Court of Appeal

Judicial Council to Consider Allocating $25 Million to Address Case Delays Due to COVID-19

Judicial Council Allocates $25 Million to Address Case Delays Due to COVID-19

Justice Laurie Zelon to Retire from Second Appellate District

Judicial Council Sponsors Bill to Celebrate California Native American Day

Meeting on Addressing Bias in Court Proceedings

Public Webinar: How to Get Multilingual Information to Limited-English Court Users

California Chief Justice Issues Statement on Budget

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