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Feature - September 15, 2016
Two judges and an attorney join the Judicial Council, terms begin Sept 15, 2016.
Ms. Audra Ibarra
Audra Ibarra is an appellate law expert and practitioner. She was...
News Release - January 19, 2017
At its public meeting on January 19, Judicial Council members heard a report that the use of evidence-based practices in pretrial risk assessment can reduce misconduct and failure to appear rates for criminal defendants.
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Feature - May 22, 2017
Did you know that May is National Foster Care Month? Learn about how one court-driven program makes an impact on the lives of foster youth.
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News Release - July 27, 2017
A pilot program that funds free legal services for low-income Californians facing critical civil cases drastically increased the likelihood of settlement, improved the longevity of court orders, and reduced court costs, a new study shows.
Feature - August 31, 2017
More than 150 judges, court managers and IT professionals came together in Sacramento last week to find new ways to harness technologies to offer better service and access to the public.
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Feature - September 15, 2017
The Judicial Council on Thursday voted to proclaim November “Court Adoption and Permanency Month," when many California courts will dedicate extra courtrooms and judges to settling large numbers of adoption cases.
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Feature - September 21, 2017
About 10 superior courts in the state have access to a facility dog to help children share their testimonies in court.
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News Release - November 1, 2017
November is Court Adoption and Permanency Month. Learn about events being held statewide.
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Feature - November 9, 2017
First held in Los Angeles in 2002, these events help court in several counties stay connected to their community.
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Feature - September 18, 2018
A Q&A with Steve Binder, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient from San Diego whose innovative court model started a nationwide movement.
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News Release - November 5, 2018
For 19 years, the Judicial Council has recognized the ongoing efforts and achievements of juvenile courts and their justice partners to improve the outcomes for families and children in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
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Feature - November 30, 2018
Hundreds of children awaiting adoption got their day in court and their forever families during the month of November.
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