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"We can no longer abide the invisibility of Asian Americans in our nation’s discourse on racism and discrimination," Justice Goodwin Liu writes in the Los Angeles Times.

Reviews how courts managed to stay open safely during the pandemic, leveraged technology, and commits to consider lessons learned to enhance access and equity

"We have continued to strive and struggle to balance equal access to justice with a safe physical and remote court environment, and to continue to conduct the people’s business amid the pandemic," the Chief Justice said.

Will receive reports on addressing defendants with mental health issues, how state youth facility closures will affect local courts

Free public webinars this spring will provide overview of language access services and multilingual materials available for court users

Council also approves expansion of an online pilot program enabling low-income litigants to request reductions in traffic infraction fines and fees remotely

Council will also receive reports on the branch’s ability-to-pay program, self-help centers, and voice-to-text language services

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

Jurist known for her intelligence, skill, and tireless commitment to expanding access to justice

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.

At its May 15 teleconference meeting, the council received reports on potential reductions to judicial branch funding, as well as planning efforts to restore court access and services restricted due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Meeting agenda and council reports are online, and a link to a live audiocast of the meeting will be on the California Courts website on the day of the meeting.