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Since 2009, California's Veterans Treatment Courts have given justice-involved veterans alternatives. Today, state courts and justice system partners support 46 programs in 36 counties.

Work must focus on preserving public trust and confidence in the judicial process, along with accountability, transparency, and privacy for the public

Will also hear recommendations for the Chief Justice on next steps for the judicial branch

Project Advisory Group picked the sites based on size, neighboring services, transportation options, and other criteria

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today delivered her annual State of the Judiciary address to the California Legislature

Council Also Receives Updates From Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and its Administrative Director Shelley Curran

The council’s March 15 business meeting will be held remotely

The program offers an avenue for parties to expedite the resolution of their civil appeals as an alternative to going through the entire appellate process.

With 20 years in the public sector, and the last 14 at the council, Curran has been a key player in guiding judicial branch reforms in areas such as remote court proceedings, pretrial detention, and evidence-based practices in sentencing.

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

Will also receive report on how remote appearances in civil cases are popular with court users and staff

"Along with the rest of state government, the judicial branch must be part of the solution to close our anticipated statewide budget deficit," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.