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A commemoration sponsored by the Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative

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

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

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

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.

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. 

To prepare for potential emergencies, the Orange County court collaborated with Cal State Fullerton to practice using the campus’s emergency operations center as a makeshift courtroom.

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