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Project consolidated court services, addressed security and seismic issues, and increased operational efficiency

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today delivered her annual State of the Judiciary address to the California Legislature

Council Also Receives Updates From Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and its Administrative Director Shelley Curran

The council’s March 15 business meeting will be held remotely

The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One held a special oral argument session as part of its educational outreach program Feb. 28.

The program offers an avenue for parties to expedite the resolution of their civil appeals as an alternative to going through the entire appellate process.

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

This year, California appellate attorneys helped a dozen refugee attorneys and judges from Afghanistan restart their careers in the United States; supported civics initiatives; and judged moot court competitions.

PHOTOS: The California Supreme Court marked its return to hearing oral argument in Los Angeles, a tradition put on hold for nearly four years during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Building on technologies adopted during the pandemic, the council will research expansion of remote services in family and juvenile law, traffic infraction cases, and in-custody defendant/attorney communications

Judicial Council to receive report about successful court practices that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic