News Release - June 21, 2022 Council Launches Working Group to Study Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases Recommendations will include which case types and proceedings could be handled remotely. Related: Code of Civil Procedure Section 367.9 Working Group
News Release - July 27, 2017 Study: Free legal services help settle high-stakes civil cases A pilot program that funds free legal services for low-income Californians facing critical civil cases drastically increased the likelihood of settlement, improved the longevity of court orders, and reduced court costs, a new study shows. Related: Judicial Council Report to the Legislature: Sargent Shriver Civil Counsel Act Shriver Custody Projects Fact Sheet - Aug 2018 Shriver Housing Projects Fact Sheet - Aug 2018 Shriver Guardianship Project Fact Sheet - Aug 2018 Superior Courts Judicial Council
News Release - May 18, 2017 Chief Justice directs action on traffic, civil cases, self-represented litigants, and technology Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye directs immediate council action on four recommendations from the Futures Commission. Related: Futures Commission Report Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye Judicial Council of California Chief Justice's Letter to Judicial Council Internal Chairs and Administrative D… Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye