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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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Feature - July 11, 2023

Diving into Water Law: Q&A with California’s “Water Renaissance Man” Justice Ronald Robie

Photo Credit: California Department of Water Resources

He’s been called a “water renaissance man.”

Justice Ronald Robie has dived into the issue from every corner of California government—as a Legislative consultant writing key water policy, as director of the state Department of Water Resources, and now as an appellate court justice ruling on key water issues facing the state.

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Courts Prepare for Rise in Climate and Water Law Cases
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Justice Ronald Robie

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 - 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.
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Judicial Branch Technology Committee
Strategic Plan for Technology
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Feature - May 3, 2023

Request Fine and Fee Reduction Without Going to the Courthouse

Close to 50K low-income litigants have already used the online MyCitations tool, totaling $20 million in reductions
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MyCitations report to the Legislature
MyCitations overview
MyCitations Website
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Feature - December 16, 2022

2022 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.
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2013 Judicial Branch Calendar
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Feature - September 22, 2022

Year in Review: California Supreme Court

Highlights and key statistics from the 2021–2022 court year.
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News Release - March 23, 2022

Report Cites Ways to Help Increase the Diversity of Jurors

Strategies include providing court users with remote options at various stages of jury service
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Ad Hoc Workgroup on Post-Pandemic Initiatives
Interim Report: Improving the Juror Experience
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Feature - March 16, 2022

Chief Justice Delivers State of the Judiciary Address

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye released today her annual State of the Judiciary address, recorded prior to the first in-person Judicial Council meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye

Feature - November 23, 2021

Adoption Proceedings Increase During Pandemic

Recent investments in technology and innovations in hybrid court design help connect more forever families.
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California Child Welfare Indicators Project
Public Supports Remote Hearings
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Feature - October 22, 2021

Chief Justice Speaks on Emergency Orders, Remote Services, Diversifying California Judiciary

On October 21, Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) hosted a virtual Conversation with Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye.
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Chief justice Cantil-Sakauye at PPIC interview

Feature - September 30, 2021

Year in Review: California Supreme Court

Highlights and key statistics from the 2020–2021 court year.
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California Supreme Court goes virtual

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