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Feature - June 17, 2024

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Diversity in the California Courts: Los Angeles County Judge D. Zeke Zeidler

Judge Zeidler was the first openly gay man initially elected to the Superior Court of Los Angeles County
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News Release - May 14, 2024

Commission Confirms Appointments to Courts of Appeal

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced that the commission today confirmed three nominations to California's Courts of Appeal in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Attorney General Rob Bonta, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, and Presiding Justice Presiding Justice Arthur Gilbert

News Release - May 6, 2024

Chief Justice, Judicial Council Honor Public Servants of California's Judicial Branch

Video: Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the Judicial Council of California honor the 20,000 public servants of California's judicial branch by asking dedicated public servants why they choose to serve.
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Public Service Recognition Week 2024

News Release - May 1, 2024

Awards Honor Advancements in Civic Learning in Public Schools

The award, co-sponsored by California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, recognize 21 elementary, middle, and high schools across California.
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News Release - March 28, 2024

Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will consider appointments to appellate courts in San Francisco and Los Angeles on May 14.
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Judge Tara Desautels

Feature - March 19, 2024

Students Throughout California Vying for Top Prize at 2024 Mock Trial Finals

31 counties to participate in finals this week in Los Angeles for shot at national championship
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Kern County Superintendent of Schools: Students Show Off Their Legal Prowess at…
San Diego Superior Court: 18th Annual San Diego County High School Mock Trial C…
Contra Costa County Office of Education: 2024 Mock Trial Results
The Sun Gazette: Visalia students rule Tulare County mock trial
Riverside County Office of Education: The Verdict Is In: Poly High School Wins …
History and Winners: National High School Mock Trial Championship
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An attorney at the Santa Cruz County Mock Trial competition presents their case.

News Release - January 19, 2024

California Courts Report Successful Start to CARE Act

Courts received more than 220 CARE Act petitions since the program launched in October; Judicial Council also hears reports on remote appearances, a new racial justice toolkit, and a program providing free legal services in high-stakes civil cases
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News Release - January 16, 2024

Judicial Council to Get Update on CARE Act Programs

Will also receive report on how remote appearances in civil cases are popular with court users and staff
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Feature - December 18, 2023

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2024

As we turn the calendar to 2024, hundreds of new state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, with many to protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians. Here are a few worth noting.
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Feature - December 13, 2023

Tri-Counties Judicial Mentor Program Offers Guidance to Attorneys Seeking Judgeships

Two-year-old program in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties has 22 volunteer judges mentoring 29 attorneys.
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Feature - December 12, 2023

2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.
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2023 Year In Review

Feature - December 7, 2023

California Courts Formalize Hundreds of Adoptions Over Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Joyful families filled California courthouses in November as hundreds of adoptions of children in foster care were finalized during Court Adoption and Permanency Month. Events took place throughout the state, with many taking place on and around National Adoption Day on Nov. 18.

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a new adoptive father and son in Riverside Superior Court

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