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State courthouses added 32 new lactation spaces for the public, with plans to complete an additional 71 in the next 18 months

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

More than two decades of collaborative efforts among the Judicial Council, the superior courts, and partners in child welfare has achieved positive progress in improving adoption and permanency in California.

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

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

Alameda court’s program is just one example of how courts use technology to improve efficiency and services.

“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.

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.