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Feature - March 23, 2016
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye responded to a jury-service summons today and eventually was not selected. In the past, she has served on juries throughout her public service career in the judicial branch.
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Feature - April 22, 2016
The Judicial Council has revised rules of court and forms to help implement a statute that expands the use of expedited jury trials in California, effective July 1.
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Feature - April 29, 2016
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye this week called for the creation of a Judicial Council Budget Committee to review recommendations on statewide budget changes, the use of statewide reserves, and proposals for grant funding for judicial branch ...
Feature - May 10, 2016
May 9-13 is Juror Appreciation Week, but courts are making the jury system better all year with check-in kiosks, text reminders, and web-based services.
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Feature - May 12, 2016
See how new and renovated courthouses are making jury service a more comfortable experience.
Feature - May 13, 2016
Following the release of Governor Brown's May Revision, Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye stated:
"I’m pleased to see that the Governor’s budget is consistent with his original proposal in January—one that emphasizes the need for ongoing and new...
Feature - August 26, 2016
Courthouse projects in various stages—all require funding to continue. Others are indefinitely delayed.
Feature - January 9, 2017
Chief Justice releases statement on Governor's budget proposal.
Feature - January 23, 2017
Charts and summaries provide information on the governor's proposed budget for fiscal year 2017-2018.
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Feature - May 8, 2017
California courts are making jury service more convenient for jurors by working around their schedules when possible.
Feature - May 10, 2017
A recent study showed that test-jurors understood plain-language instructions better and reached a correct verdict significantly more often.
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Feature - July 27, 2017
While the model has helped equalize funding gaps across counties, chronic underfunding of the judicial branch has complicated its rollout.