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Specialty courts offer treatment, social services, and educational support to defendants dealing with drug addiction, mental illness, and other challenges

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

New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects

County Collaborative Court teams join 7,000 justice, treatment, and social service professionals for largest conference on addiction, mental health, and justice reform.

Since 2009, California's Veterans Treatment Courts have given justice-involved veterans alternatives. Today, state courts and justice system partners support 46 programs in 36 counties.

More than 100,000 litigants have already used the MyCitations online tool, totaling $38.6 million in reductions

Courts received more than 220 CARE Act petitions since the program launched in October; Judicial Council also hears reports on remote appearances, a new racial justice toolkit, and a program providing free legal services in high-stakes civil cases

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

Approves new court rules and forms, will collect implementation data, and provide training and technical assistance for judges and court staff

“This year’s budget represents an unprecedented investment in our judicial branch,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.

Court self-help centers aim to help Californians without legal representation navigate the court system.