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Feature - June 2, 2025

New Riverside County Courthouse in Menifee Improves Service to the Public

Award-winning courthouse provides more space for attorneys, jurors, and litigants; also addressed security and accessibility issues at the previous facility

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Menifee Justice Center

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Feature - May 27, 2025

California Justices Give Grads Lessons in Courage and Conviction

Justices Goodwin Liu, Leondra Kruger, and Kelli Evans addressed thousands of California's newest law school graduates this commencement season.

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Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

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Feature - December 12, 2024

2025 California Courts Calendar

Keep track of court holidays, council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument dates by downloading the 2025 calendar

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Feature - December 3, 2024

California Supreme Court’s Outreach Session Draws Fresno Students of All Ages

Under the leadership of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, the court traveled to Fresno to hear oral arguments with special guests from Fresno schools observing.

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Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative

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Feature - March 21, 2024

Online Tool to Request Reductions to Traffic Tickets Continues to Expand Throughout California

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

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MyCitations: Ability-to-Pay tool

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Feature - December 12, 2023

2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

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

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2023 Year In Review

Feature - June 20, 2023

Santa Clara Court Helps Reunify Children With Parents Who Now Provide Safe and Supporting Homes

Court's Reunification Day event celebrates the hard work of parents and their supporters to overcome challenges and bring families back together

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Guide to Dependency Court – For Parents

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Judicial Council

Judge stands with family at Family Reunification Day in Santa Clara County

Feature - May 17, 2023

Automated Tool Gives Judges Quick, Comprehensive Data for Making Pretrial Release Decisions for Jailed Individuals Awaiting Trial

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

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Judicial Branch Technology Committee

Strategic Plan for Technology

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Feature - November 1, 2022

Sacramento Court Hosts LGBTQ+ Panel Discussion

Court workshops aim to eliminate inequities and biases in the court system to ensure all people feel welcomed, included, and valued

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Sacramento Superior Court’s Community Engagement and Fairness Committee

Judicial Diversity Toolkit

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Feature - September 22, 2022

Year in Review: California Supreme Court

Highlights and key statistics from the 2021–2022 court year.

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Feature - June 28, 2022

What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

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

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