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Feature - December 13, 2023

Tri-Counties Judicial Mentor Program Offers Guidance to Attorneys Seeking Judgeships

Two-year-old program in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties has 22 volunteer judges mentoring 29 attorneys.
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Tri-counties Judicial Mentor Program Map

Feature - December 12, 2023

2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.
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2023 Year In Review

Feature - December 7, 2023

California Courts Formalize Hundreds of Adoptions Over Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Joyful families filled California courthouses in November as hundreds of adoptions of children in foster care were finalized during Court Adoption and Permanency Month. Events took place throughout the state, with many taking place on and around National Adoption Day on Nov. 18.

Related:
Guide to adoptions in California
National Adoption Day
The AFCARS Report: California
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a new adoptive father and son in Riverside Superior Court

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.
Related:
The Strategic Plan for California's Judicial Branch
Work Group to Enhance Administrative Standards Addressing Bias in Court Proceed…
2023 California Rules of Court: Rule 10.469
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Feature - November 30, 2023

Honoring California’s Native American Judges: Judge Deborah Sanchez

Part four in a series honoring Native American judges on the California bench.
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Native American Chumash Tray and baskets

Feature - November 16, 2023

Supporting Native American Communities in Our Court Systems

Tribal and state courts work together to improve outcomes for Native Americans involved in the justice system
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Redding Rancheria Tribal Court

Feature - October 2, 2023

2024 California Courts Calendar

Keep track of court holidays, council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument dates by downloading the 2024 Calendar.
Related:
California Judicial Branch Newsroom Calendar
California Supreme Court Sets 2024 Oral Argument Calendar
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Calendar for 2024 Judicial Branch events, all dates and holidays relevant to the branch are highlighted accordingly.

Feature - September 19, 2023

Court Outreach Programs Make a Comeback

After being sidelined by the pandemic, court-supported outreach programs rebound.
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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.
Related:
California State University, Sacramento: Capital Fellows Program
Judicial Fellowship Program
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Class 2023-24 Judicial Fellows

Feature - July 5, 2023

Courts Continue to Improve How They Use Data to Provide Better Service to Public

Data-informed decisions help courts manage caseloads, provide interpreter coverage, make jury duty more efficient, and more
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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
Related:
Guide to Dependency Court – For Parents
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Judge stands with family at Family Reunification Day in Santa Clara County

Feature - May 17, 2023

Automated Tool Gives Judges Quick, Comprehensive Data for Making Pretrial Release Decisions for Jailed Individuals Awaiting Trial

Alameda court’s program is just one example of how courts use technology to improve efficiency and services.
Related:
Judicial Branch Technology Committee
Strategic Plan for Technology
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