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A commemoration sponsored by the Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative

On her way to the Glenn County Courthouse Dedication, the state's Chief Justice pays a visit to a local middle school.

More than 100,000 litigants have already used the MyCitations online tool, totaling $38.6 million in reductions

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

After being sidelined by the pandemic, court-supported outreach programs rebound.

Alameda court’s program is just one example of how courts use technology to improve efficiency and services.

Recent social media posts from courts and educators in California tell the stories of courtrooms staying open on nights and weekends for the return of the Mock Trial Program, an annual competition held remotely for the last two years.

“This year’s budget represents an unprecedented investment in our judicial branch,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.

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. 

Court of Appeal in Fresno spearheads projects to modernize and expand access to justice for Californians appealing their cases.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed his first state budget on Thursday, which includes nearly $470 million in new judicial branch funding to continue the courts’ steady recovery after years of deep cuts.

The Fourth District, Division One traveled from its downtown San Diego courtroom to Imperial County so 500 local students could experience their justice system in action.