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

Vickrey led the council’s staff agency for nearly 20 years and served three California chief justices.

Chief Justice’s Workgroup on Post-Pandemic Initiatives also finds remote hearings spurred case resolutions in juvenile cases, child support hearings.

Council also approves expansion of an online pilot program enabling low-income litigants to request reductions in traffic infraction fines and fees remotely

Highlights and key statistics from the 2019-2020 court year.

At its May 15 teleconference meeting, the council received reports on potential reductions to judicial branch funding, as well as planning efforts to restore court access and services restricted due to COVID-19 pandemic.