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San Diego judge champions “Kin-First” culture in child welfare system and develops strong partnerships with local agencies and Native American tribes

Specialty courts offer treatment, social services, and educational support to defendants dealing with drug addiction, mental illness, and other challenges

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship

Alameda County Judge Victoria Kolakowski and Los Angeles County Judge D. Zeke Zeidler honored by American Bar Association commission for advancing LGBTQ+ individuals in the legal profession and championing LGBTQ+ causes

Third annual commemoration inspires courts to connect with 102 classrooms in 24 counties, including new regions of the state.

County Collaborative Court teams join 7,000 justice, treatment, and social service professionals for largest conference on addiction, mental health, and justice reform.

Judge Mudryk is the first openly transgender judge to be appointed by a governor in the nation

Judge Zeidler was the first openly gay man initially elected to the Superior Court of Los Angeles County

Judge Kolakowski is the first transgender judge in California

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.

Two-year-old program in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties has 22 volunteer judges mentoring 29 attorneys.

After being sidelined by the pandemic, court-supported outreach programs rebound.