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Feature - February 28, 2023

Santa Clara Court Hosts "Color of Justice" Event

Event provided information for students on the many pathways and opportunities available within the legal field.
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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.
Related:
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Feature - December 30, 2022

Courts Help Put New Laws into Effect

On Jan. 1, hundreds of new laws go into effect, including many that will protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians. Here are a few worth noting.
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Feature - December 27, 2022

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero

On January 3, 2023, Justice Patricia Guerrero assumed the lead role on the California Supreme Court and the Judicial Council of California.
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Feature - December 16, 2022

2022 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.
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Feature - December 15, 2022

Judicial Council Honors Distinguished Service Awardees

The Judicial Council of California honored five recipients of its 2022 Distinguished Service Award, and a recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award.
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Feature - December 14, 2022

2023 California Courts Calendar

Keep track of Supreme Court oral arguments, Judicial Council meeting dates, and court holidays in 2023.
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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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Tribal Customary Adoption FAQs
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Feature - October 26, 2022

Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Judge Shama Hakim Mesiwala Named 2022 AAPI Change Makers

The Sacramento Bee named Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and Sacramento County Judge Shama Hakim Mesiwala among 25 Asian American Pacific Islander "Change Makers" honoring people who are enriching lives in the Sacramento region.

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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 - September 13, 2022

Elementary Schoolers Interview California Supreme Court Justice

Students learn about Justice Patricia Guerrero’s path to the bench and her role as a member of the state’s high court
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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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