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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.

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

The Judicial Council of California honored five recipients of its 2022 Distinguished Service Award, and a recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award.

Hoshino will retire on Dec. 31 after eight years leading the council's staff organization.

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Tuesday honored Judicial Council Administrative Director Martin Hoshino with the Chief Justice Award for Exemplary Service and Leadership, which honors an individual or organization for outstanding service to the judicial branch.

Council also recognizes recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye released today her annual State of the Judiciary address, recorded prior to the first in-person Judicial Council meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Highlights and key statistics from the 2020–2021 court year.

Courts reach court users on handheld devices using a program developed by Monterey County court staff

How the judicial branch kept courthouses open during a year of unprecedented challenges.

Highlights and key statistics from the 2019-2020 court year.

At least 31 California counties home to 80 percent of the state's residents have kept COVID-19 emergency bail schedules to help curb the spread of the virus in jails and surrounding communities during the pandemic, according to data from superior courts.