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News Release - March 24, 2023

Council Hears How Online Tool for Requesting Fine and Fee Reductions Helps Courts and Litigants

Study shows that low-income litigants using the tool were more likely to repay as the amount ordered decreases

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Bullet points citing benefits of online MyCitations program along with a graphic of a hand holding a cell phone

News Release - March 20, 2023

Courts Help Californians Save Millions With Online Tool for Requesting Fine and Fee Reductions

New report shows close to 50K low-income litigants have used the MyCitations tool, totaling $20 million in reductions

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News Release - January 20, 2023

Judicial Council Allocates Funding to Help Courts Implement CARE Act

Funding included in the legislation will help courts provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders

News Release - January 13, 2023

Judicial Council to Consider Funding to Help Courts Implement CARE Act

The legislation seeks to provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

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News Release - November 29, 2022

Martin Hoshino to Retire as Judicial Council Administrative Director

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

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News Release - September 20, 2022

Chief Justice Honors Martin Hoshino with Award for Exemplary Service and Leadership

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.

martin hoshino with chief justice cantil-sakauye holding award

Feature - June 15, 2022

Courts Using Data to Improve Services

Data informs decisions on judge coverage, jury duty, and self-help services

Data Analytics Advisory Committee

Court Innovation Grants

Government Technology article on Orange County court’s data pilot project

Feature - May 16, 2022

Santa Clara Court Hosts 2022 Young Women’s Power Lunch

Event connects adult mentors with high school students to discuss challenges they’ve faced and strategies for overcoming them

Judge Julia Alloggiamento poses with students attending the Superior Court of Santa Clara County's Young Women’s Power Lunch

News Release - May 13, 2022

Council Approves Proposals by Circulating Order

Judicial Council approved 16 proposals via circulating order that improve court operations and services for the public

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Feature - May 9, 2022

Jurors Play Key Role in Justice System

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 9–13, one way the California courts thank these citizens for fulfilling their obligation and making the justice system work. Learn about judicial branch initiatives to improve the jury system in California.

Juror Appreciation Week

Jurors sit in a jury box inside a courtroom

Feature - December 20, 2021

2021 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to challenge the state’s ability to ensure access to justice for the citizens of California. But like the previous year, California’s Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and the Judicial Council supported the courts as they remained flexible and innovative to ensure the justice system was open and vital services remained accessible to the public.

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