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32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship

Nearly 400 visits to K-12 classrooms have been requested for the 2024-2025 school year, which is the most since the program started in 2020

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

Third annual commemoration inspires courts to connect with 102 classrooms in 24 counties, including new regions of the state.

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.

“This year’s budget represents an unprecedented investment in our judicial branch,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that includes $1.2 billion in new funding for the judicial branch, including restoring $200 million in previous cuts and making major investments in judicial branch programs improving access to justice.

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.