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Feature - June 8, 2020

California Chief Justice Speaks out on Addressing Racism and Bias

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye issued a statement on the justice system's role in addressing racism and bias.
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Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

Feature - May 19, 2020

Supreme Court Rolls Out Oral Argument by Videoconference

Since April, the state Supreme Court rolled a large screen television into its San Francisco courtroom to conduct oral arguments.
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Social distancing in the Supreme Court of California's courtroom in San Francisco. May 5, 2020

Feature - April 22, 2020

No Classroom? No Problem

State Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar joined Butte County high students on a mock trial presentation and discussion about careers in the law.
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On April 1, Justice Cuéllar joined students in Butte County on a videoconference call to discuss their Star Trek-themed mock trial script.

Feature - March 11, 2020

Reaction: 2020 State of the Judiciary Address

A roundup of social media from the Chief Justice's annual address to the Legislature.

Feature - February 25, 2020

San Diego Superior Court Restores North County Probate Services

Starting Monday, March 2, North County residents will no longer be required to drive to downtown San Diego to file their probate matters.
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Services shut down during the budget crisis are restored at 325 Melrose Drive in Vista, giving north county residents access to family services.

Feature - December 20, 2019

2019 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The Judicial Council of California marked another successful year in its advocacy and support for programs and funding that ensure equal access to justice for all Californians.
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Feature - December 6, 2019

Operation Mobile Justice

To prepare for potential emergencies, the Orange County court collaborated with Cal State Fullerton to practice using the campus’s emergency operations center as a makeshift courtroom.
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The Orange County court’s emergency exercise simulated an actual courtroom proceeding, including a court commissioner, the parties, and security personnel.

Feature - November 19, 2019

In the News: Meet the Chief Justice

KRON4 journalist Pam Moore takes a look at the Chief Justice's tenure leading California's judicial branch.
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Feature - November 7, 2019

2019 Educators Day At The Court: Court and Community Working Together

Santa Clara Superior Court hosted its sixth annual Educators Day, which brought together approximately 100 superintendents, principals and other educational administrators.
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Judge Julia Alloggiamento, chair of the court's Community Outreach Committee.

Feature - October 10, 2019

Judicial Council Presents 2019 Awards of Distinction and Service

The Judicial Council presented the 2019 Distinguished Service Awards on Nov 14 in San Francisco. The prestigious Aranda Access to Justice Award was also presented in partnership with the California Lawyers Association and the California Judges Association.
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Fresno County Superior Court Judge Hilary Chittick was one of three jurists honored by the council this year.

Feature - October 4, 2019

Restorative Justice Programs Offer Veterans a New Mission

Veterans surrender to a personal mission thanks to a growing number of Veterans Courts.
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Council Approves $23.5 Million in Grant Funding for Court Innovations
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San Luis Obispo County Judge John Trice, who retired in 2017, calls establishing a local Veterans Treatment Court one of his greatest achievements.

Feature - July 15, 2019

Class of 2019: Speaking Up to Create Change

Recent high school graduate and member of the Chief Justice's Power of Democracy committee shares her experience as a student engaged in advanced civic learning.
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Civic Learning Award: Rio Americano High School
Courts Help Create Civics Passport for Students Visiting Sacramento
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Marley Fortin, recent graduate and member of the Power of Democracy Steering Committee.

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