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Feature - July 2, 2025

California Courts and Judicial Council Inspire New Generation of Court Leaders

Graduates from award-winning fellowship program reflect on opportunity to work directly in court administration
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Feature - May 12, 2025

Right to Be Judged by Your Peers Made Possible by Jurors

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 12–16, one way California courts recognize citizens for making the justice system work. Learn about initiatives to improve the jury system in California.
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Feature - March 17, 2025

San Francisco Collaborative Courts Celebrate Graduates, Give Hope to Families

Specialty courts offer treatment, social services, and educational support to defendants dealing with drug addiction, mental illness, and other challenges
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Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public
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Feature - August 27, 2024

Pilot Program to Address Court Interpreters Shortage

More than 1,100 applications have been received for the pilot program that seeks to increase the number of court interpreter employees to serve California’s 6.8 million limited-English-proficient residents
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Feature - May 23, 2024

Legislation, Innovation, and Federal Funds Expand Court Diversion Programs for Veterans

Since 2009, California's Veterans Treatment Courts have given justice-involved veterans alternatives. Today, state courts and justice system partners support 46 programs in 36 counties.
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Feature - December 5, 2023

Jury Service and Fairness: Understanding the Challenges of Implicit Bias

New video for jurors aligns with Council's strategic plan to promote education on unconscious bias.
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Work Group to Enhance Administrative Standards Addressing Bias in Court Proceed…
2023 California Rules of Court: Rule 10.469
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Feature - September 5, 2023

California Courts Engage the Next Generation of Public Service Leaders

An on-the-job opportunity prepares the next generation to lead the administration of justice in California.
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Class 2023-24 Judicial Fellows

Feature - June 20, 2023

Santa Clara Court Helps Reunify Children With Parents Who Now Provide Safe and Supporting Homes

Court's Reunification Day event celebrates the hard work of parents and their supporters to overcome challenges and bring families back together
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Judge stands with family at Family Reunification Day in Santa Clara County

Feature - January 7, 2022

Santa Clara Judge to Lead New Statewide Juvenile Justice Effort

Santa Clara County Judge Katherine Lucero will head a new Office of Community and Youth Restoration, part of California's overhaul of its juvenile justice system.
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Feature - June 30, 2020

What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.
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