News Release - August 9, 2019 Judicial Council Funds 16 Pretrial Pilot Programs The Judicial Council on Friday awarded millions of dollars to fund pretrial projects in 16 trial courts throughout the state. Related: Fact Sheet: Pretrial Pilot Program Highlights Judicial Council Report Archived Meeting Webcast Superior Courts Judicial Council Image
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