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Updated advice to judges on using court databases follows previous public comment period

Associate Justice Patricia D. Benke of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, will retire July 31.

Goal is to expand vital public services with better-informed decision-making

The Judicial Council meets this Friday, May 21. The livestream will be posted at 9:30 a.m.

California Supreme Court ethics committee issued a final opinion after considering public comments outlining how judges may assist family members in law-related matters.

Department of Homeland Security will curtail immigration enforcement at or near courthouses.

Group will build on practices and procedures developed during the pandemic.

"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.

Draft opinion provides guidance to judges on advising family members on matters that implicate legal issues. Deadline to comment is March 22.

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