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Clara Shortridge Foltz was a trial lawyer and a pioneer of the Women’s Suffrage Movement. 

California’s 75 teen courts let youth face a jury of their peers—and steer cases away from the juvenile justice system.

Inspired by the Chief Justice, 13 California counties launch efforts to boost civic education.

A paralegal in Los Angeles County Superior Court's self-help center receives recognition for her commitment to service.

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.

First held in Los Angeles in 2002, these events help court in several counties stay connected to their community.

In the wake of wildfires that devastated parts of California’s Wine Country last October, nearly 100 civil lawsuits were filed against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. alleging the utility had a role in sparking the blaze. The answer to this influx was civil case coordination.

As Californians do more business on mobile devices, the state’s courts are joining in on the trend, from texting court payments to receiving jury service updates.

A Q&A with Judge Donna Groman, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient, who overcame a tough childhood to become an advocate for California's at-risk youth.

Los Angeles County's effort to clear a backlog of children awaiting adoption more than 20 years ago is an annual event and started a national movement.

Seeded with more than $500,000 in grant money from the Judicial Council, the Fresno court is one of 50 programs funded through the Court Innovations Grant Program.

Veterans surrender to a personal mission thanks to a growing number of Veterans Courts.