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Feature - March 28, 2016
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.
Feature - April 22, 2016
The Judicial Council has revised rules of court and forms to help implement a statute that expands the use of expedited jury trials in California, effective July 1.
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Feature - May 10, 2016
May 9-13 is Juror Appreciation Week, but courts are making the jury system better all year with check-in kiosks, text reminders, and web-based services.
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Feature - May 12, 2016
See how new and renovated courthouses are making jury service a more comfortable experience.
Feature - May 8, 2017
California courts are making jury service more convenient for jurors by working around their schedules when possible.
Feature - January 3, 2018
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 - May 23, 2018
On May 14-18, courts celebrated the single largest cohort of court users in the nation—citizens appearing for jury duty.
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Feature - September 18, 2018
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.
Feature - December 18, 2018
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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News Release - August 9, 2019
The Judicial Council on Friday awarded millions of dollars to fund pretrial projects in 16 trial courts throughout the state.
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Feature - June 26, 2020
Delayed by COVID-19 for nearly three months in most parts of the state, jury trials are resuming in counties large and small.
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Feature - December 31, 2020
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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