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Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye has selected Administrative Presiding Justice Judith D. McConnell for the Chief Justice's Award for Exemplary Service and Leadership for her outstanding work in civics.

First held in Los Angeles in 2002, these events help court in several counties stay connected to their community.

The Fourth District, Division One traveled from its downtown San Diego courtroom to Imperial County so 500 local students could experience their justice system in action.

Court of Appeal in Fresno spearheads projects to modernize and expand access to justice for Californians appealing their cases.

Since the COVID-19 state of emergency issued in mid-March, courts around the state have been holding more court hearings remotely. Now courts are looking for ways to expand remote technology to support community engagement. 

Recent social media posts from courts and educators in California tell the stories of courtrooms staying open on nights and weekends for the return of the Mock Trial Program, an annual competition held remotely for the last two years.

After being sidelined by the pandemic, court-supported outreach programs rebound.

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.

On her way to the Glenn County Courthouse Dedication, the state's Chief Justice pays a visit to a local middle school.