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News Release - November 17, 2023

Judicial Council to Work on Expanding Remote Access to Court Services

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
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News Release - November 13, 2023

Report: Pandemic Spurred Advances in Court Technology and Remote Access

Judicial Council to receive report about successful court practices that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic
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News Release - July 21, 2023

Pretrial Programs Released More Defendants Before Trial, Decreased Rearrest Rates

Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear
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News Release - June 29, 2023

Chief Justice Appoints Nine New Judicial Council Members

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible
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News Release - May 12, 2023

Council Continues to Support Implementation of CARE Act

Approves new court rules and forms, will collect implementation data, and provide training and technical assistance for judges and court staff
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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero leads the May 12 Judicial Council meeting. She is supported by the council's Acting Administrative Director Millicent Tidwell (left) and California Supreme Court Justice Carol Corrigan (right).

News Release - May 8, 2023

Chief Justice Guerrero Honors "Public Service Recognition Week": May 7-13, 2023

The Chief Justice issued a statement honoring all serving in the California judicial branch for "Public Service Recognition Week."
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News Release - March 27, 2023

California Chief Justice Delivers State of the Judiciary Address

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero delivered her first State of the Judiciary Address to the California Legislature on March 27, 2023.
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News Release - January 20, 2023

Judicial Council Allocates Funding to Help Courts Implement CARE Act

Funding included in the legislation will help courts provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
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News Release - January 13, 2023

Judicial Council to Consider Funding to Help Courts Implement CARE Act

The legislation seeks to provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
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News Release - November 29, 2022

Martin Hoshino to Retire as Judicial Council Administrative Director

Hoshino will retire on Dec. 31 after eight years leading the council's staff organization.
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News Release - November 28, 2022

Judicial Council to Receive Report on Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye hosts her last meeting as chair of the Judicial Council.
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News Release - September 20, 2022

Judicial Council Approves Funding to Continue Modernizing Court Operations and Services

Technology projects include advancing the use of online and remote tools.
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