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News Release - September 21, 2016

Judicial Council Receives Grant to Study Ability to Pay Fines and Fees

The Judicial Council of California has been awarded $488,000 by the U.S. Department of Justice to study and identify issues related to defendants’ inability to pay fines and fees. The grant would include the development of an ability-to-pay...

Council Adopts Rule on Contesting Traffic Infractions

Department of Justice News Release

Administrative Director Named to National Task Force: Fines, Fees, and Bail

Snapshot of the DOJ Press Release announcing grant

Feature - October 12, 2016

Ending Debtors' Prison

In a recent policy paper the Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) recommend policies and practices that courts can adopt to reduce the negative impact that fines and fees have on those unable to pay.

The End of Debtors’ Prisons: Effective Court Policies for Successful Compliance…

Administrative Director Martin Hoshino

Conference of State Court Administrators

News Release - October 28, 2016

Chief Justice Appoints Working Group to Recommend Changes in Pretrial Detention

SAN DIEGO--Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye announced today the formation of a working group to study and recommend ways to make the bail system fair while protecting the public and ensuring court appearances of defendants.

Pre-Trial Detention Reform Workgroup

Ending Debtors' Prison

Judicial Council Meeting on Pre-Trial Risk Assessment

Pretrial

Feature - March 7, 2018

Millions of Californians Without Lawyers Find Help in the Courts

Facing growing numbers of civil and family law litigants representing themselves, courts are expanding services offered through “self-help” centers.

Feature - June 27, 2018

What's in the Judicial Branch Budget?

Governor Jerry Brown signed a state budget on Wednesday that will help restore court services slashed during the recession, fund courthouse projects, and improve access to justice for millions of Californians.

News Release - August 28, 2018

Governor Signs Legislation to Revamp California's Bail System, Protect Public Safety

Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye's statement on signing of SB10.

Bail

Chief Justice

Feature - March 18, 2019

2011–2019: The Judicial Branch Under the Leadership of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

As the Chief Justice prepares to address the Legislature on the 2019 State of the Judiciary, a look back at some key judicial branch milestones.

News Release - April 17, 2019

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin H. Liu Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Founded in 1780, the academy is one of the nation’s most prestigious honor societies that recognizes global leaders across diverse fields who are addressing societal challenges and advancing the public good.

California Supreme Court

Feature - May 30, 2019

Wise Words from California Supreme Court Justices to the Class of 2019

Two justices of the California Supreme Court addressed hundreds of California's newest law school graduates this commencement season. Here's some of the advice they shared.

California Supreme Court

The crowd at Loyola Law School's commencement ceremony (photo credit @KWestFaulcon)

News Release - July 2, 2019

Supreme Court Committee Issues Advice on Accepting Gifts and Honors for Inn of Court Service

A state Supreme Court committee today posted a summary of oral advice given to a judge who is retiring from decades of service on an Inn of Court executive committee.

Frequently Asked Questions: Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions

California Supreme Court

Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions

News Release - August 15, 2019

Supreme Court Committee Issues Advice About Serving as a Rotary Officer

A state Supreme Court committee today posted a summary of oral advice given to a retired judge asked to serve as a youth protection officer for the Rotary Club.

Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions

California Supreme Court

News Release - August 28, 2019

California Supreme Court Hires Retired Appellate Justice to Lead Bar Exam Investigation

The Supreme Court of California on Wednesday announced it has hired retired Presiding Justice Arthur G. Scotland to spearhead an independent investigation into the partial disclosure related to the July Bar exam.

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Judicial Council Receives Grant to Study Ability to Pay Fines and Fees

Ending Debtors' Prison

Chief Justice Appoints Working Group to Recommend Changes in Pretrial Detention

Millions of Californians Without Lawyers Find Help in the Courts

What's in the Judicial Branch Budget?

Governor Signs Legislation to Revamp California's Bail System, Protect Public Safety

2011–2019: The Judicial Branch Under the Leadership of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin H. Liu Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Wise Words from California Supreme Court Justices to the Class of 2019

Supreme Court Committee Issues Advice on Accepting Gifts and Honors for Inn of Court Service

Supreme Court Committee Issues Advice About Serving as a Rotary Officer

California Supreme Court Hires Retired Appellate Justice to Lead Bar Exam Investigation

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