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Feature - July 2, 2025

California Courts and Judicial Council Inspire New Generation of Court Leaders

Graduates from award-winning fellowship program reflect on opportunity to work directly in court administration
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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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Feature - March 11, 2025

California High School Students Compete to Become 2025 State Mock Trial Championship Team

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship
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San Diego mock trial champions 2025

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 - May 23, 2024

Legislation, Innovation, and Federal Funds Expand Court Diversion Programs for Veterans

Since 2009, California's Veterans Treatment Courts have given justice-involved veterans alternatives. Today, state courts and justice system partners support 46 programs in 36 counties.
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Feature - March 19, 2024

Students Throughout California Vying for Top Prize at 2024 Mock Trial Finals

31 counties to participate in finals this week in Los Angeles for shot at national championship
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Kern County Superintendent of Schools: Students Show Off Their Legal Prowess at…
San Diego Superior Court: 18th Annual San Diego County High School Mock Trial C…
Contra Costa County Office of Education: 2024 Mock Trial Results
The Sun Gazette: Visalia students rule Tulare County mock trial
Riverside County Office of Education: The Verdict Is In: Poly High School Wins …
History and Winners: National High School Mock Trial Championship
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An attorney at the Santa Cruz County Mock Trial competition presents their case.

Feature - December 18, 2023

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2024

As we turn the calendar to 2024, hundreds of new state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, with many to protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians. Here are a few worth noting.
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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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Feature - November 14, 2023

Honoring California’s Native American Judges: Judge Sunshine Sykes

Part two in a series honoring Native American judges on the California bench.
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Permian and Triassic Formations in Navajo Nation Land in Monument Valley, Utah, USA

Feature - February 24, 2023

California Mock Trials Return to the Courtroom to Showcase Emerging Legal Talents

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.
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Feature - December 8, 2022

A Spotlight on Tribal Customary Adoption

"It's not really known by the folks who should know about it."
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