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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

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

Court self-help staff join other local, state, and federal agencies at two county disaster recovery centers to provide resources to self-represented litigants affected by wildfires

Year-round JusticeCorps program trains college students and recent graduates to help litigants without attorneys navigate the court system

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

Statewide conference brought together members of the legal community to highlight services and tools to help court users in civil cases who can’t afford attorneys

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council

Work must focus on preserving public trust and confidence in the judicial process, along with accountability, transparency, and privacy for the public

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

This year, California appellate attorneys helped a dozen refugee attorneys and judges from Afghanistan restart their careers in the United States; supported civics initiatives; and judged moot court competitions.

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

Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear