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New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects

Council will also get an overview of emerging area of environmental law and climate change and how the state’s judges are preparing.

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

Recognizes role models of diversity, equity, and inclusion: former Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and former Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso

Will also consider reports on access to electronic records, using data to improve court services, and the need for civics education on the judicial system

Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear

Rearrest rates dropped for defendants released through pretrial programs

The council will also get an update on the statewide pretrial release program

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

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

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