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News Release - July 27, 2017

Study: Free legal services help settle high-stakes civil cases

 A pilot program that funds free legal services for low-income Californians facing critical civil cases drastically increased the likelihood of settlement, improved the longevity of court orders, and reduced court costs, a new study shows.
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Feature - August 31, 2017

Courts Adapt to Tech-Savvy Users

More than 150 judges, court managers and IT professionals came together in Sacramento last week to find new ways to harness technologies to offer better service and access to the public.
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Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye speaks to attendees at the Judicial Branch Technology Summit.

News Release - September 1, 2017

Supreme Court Launches Mandatory eFiling

Court publishes amended rules, FAQs for mandatory electronic filing beginning September 1.
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Feature - November 9, 2017

Court-Clergy Conferences Support Court Outreach Efforts

First held in Los Angeles in 2002, these events help court in several counties stay connected to their community.
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Sacramento Superior Court Presiding Judge Kevin Culhane welcomes close to 100 attendees to the court's 4th Annual Court-Clergy Conference.

News Release - February 23, 2018

Supreme Court Makes Appointment to Commission on Judicial Performance

The California Supreme Court today appointed Justice William S. Dato, of the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One (San Diego) as a member of the Commission on Judicial Performance.
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News Release - April 17, 2019

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin H. Liu Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Founded in 1780, the academy is one of the nation’s most prestigious honor societies that recognizes global leaders across diverse fields who are addressing societal challenges and advancing the public good.
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Feature - May 30, 2019

Wise Words from California Supreme Court Justices to the Class of 2019

Two justices of the California Supreme Court addressed hundreds of California's newest law school graduates this commencement season. Here's some of the advice they shared.
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The crowd at Loyola Law School's commencement ceremony (photo credit @KWestFaulcon)

News Release - July 2, 2019

Supreme Court Committee Issues Advice on Accepting Gifts and Honors for Inn of Court Service

A state Supreme Court committee today posted a summary of oral advice given to a judge who is retiring from decades of service on an Inn of Court executive committee.
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News Release - August 15, 2019

Supreme Court Committee Issues Advice About Serving as a Rotary Officer

A state Supreme Court committee today posted a summary of oral advice given to a retired judge asked to serve as a youth protection officer for the Rotary Club.
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News Release - August 28, 2019

California Supreme Court Hires Retired Appellate Justice to Lead Bar Exam Investigation

The Supreme Court of California on Wednesday announced it has hired retired Presiding Justice Arthur G. Scotland to spearhead an independent investigation into the partial disclosure related to the July Bar exam.
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News Release - September 3, 2019

Supreme Court makes 2019 appointments to State Bar Board of Trustees

SAN FRANCISCO—The Supreme Court of California announced the reappointment of Attorney Mark A. Broughton and the appointment of Attorney Sean M. SeLegue to four-year terms, and the appointment of Attorney Alan K. Steinbrecher to a one-year term, on the State Bar Board of Trustees. The court also appointed Mr. Steinbrecher as chair and Mr. SeLegue as vice chair of the Board of Trustees for one year terms.
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News Release - September 6, 2019

Supreme Court Appoints Members to Committee of Bar Examiners

The Supreme Court of California on Friday announced three appointments to the State Bar of California’s Committee of Bar Examiners. 
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