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Feature - December 20, 2021

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 31, 2020

Courts Help Put New Laws into Effect

Hundreds of new laws went into effect Jan. 1, including many that will protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians.
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News Release - August 9, 2019

Judicial Council Funds 16 Pretrial Pilot Programs

The Judicial Council on Friday awarded millions of dollars to fund pretrial projects in 16 trial courts throughout the state.
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News Release - January 10, 2019

Chief Justice's Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2019-20

The Chief Justice on Thursday released a statement on the Governor's budget proposal for the judicial branch.
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Feature - December 18, 2018

Courts Help Put New Laws into Effect

From erasing old marijuana convictions to helping courts weather natural disasters, track the new laws that will change California courts in 2019.
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Feature - September 18, 2018

"You either self-destruct or you become a champion for others."

A Q&A with Judge Donna Groman, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient, who overcame a tough childhood to become an advocate for California's at-risk youth.
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News Release - January 10, 2018

Chief Justice's Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2018-19

The Chief Justice on Wednesday released a statement on the Governor's budget proposal for the judicial branch.
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Feature - January 3, 2018

Courts Help Put New Laws into Effect

In 2018, a number of new laws were created in the hope of expanding the rights of Californians through the court system.
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Feature - January 9, 2017

Chief Justice's Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2017-18

 Chief Justice releases statement on Governor's budget proposal.
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Feature - March 28, 2016

Proposition 47 in the Courts: Workload Impacts

California superior courts received more than 200,000 petitions for resentencing or applications for reclassification during the first 13 months after voters approved Proposition 47.
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