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Feature - June 2, 2025

New Riverside County Courthouse in Menifee Improves Service to the Public

Award-winning courthouse provides more space for attorneys, jurors, and litigants; also addressed security and accessibility issues at the previous facility

Menifee Justice Center

Superior Courts

Feature - May 23, 2025

Council's Tribal Court-State Court Forum Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Now an advisory committee, the original Tribal Court/State Court Coalition was launched in 2010 to forge working relationships between California's tribal and state court judges.

Tribal Court-State Court Forum

May 20, 2010 Press Release - Chief Justice George Appoints New Coalition of Tri…

Superior Courts

Judicial Council

Feature - April 24, 2025

Glenn County Courthouse in Willows a Classic Blend of Style and Substance

Award-winning courthouse improves services for the public without losing its historic nature

Willows Courthouse Renovation/Expansion

Building California Courthouses

Superior Courts

Feature - March 17, 2025

San Francisco Collaborative Courts Celebrate Graduates, Give Hope to Families

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

Collaborative Justice Courts

Superior Courts

people dressed in graduation caps and gowns sitting in an auditorium

Feature - March 11, 2025

California High School Students Compete to Become 2025 State Mock Trial Championship Team

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship

Teach Democracy

National High School Mock Trial Championship

Superior Courts

Feature - January 7, 2025

Judges in the Classroom Outreach Program Celebrates Most In-Demand School Year Yet

Nearly 400 visits to K-12 classrooms have been requested for the 2024-2025 school year, which is the most since the program started in 2020

Superior Courts

Chief Justice

judge in robe in classroom and student's hand raised

Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

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

Judicial Council

Superior Courts

Chief Justice

News Release - November 5, 2024

Court Facilities Advisory Committee Approves Site for New Nevada County Courthouse

Committee chooses USDA National Forest Service Office location in Nevada City as preferred site

New Nevada City Courthouse project webpage

Superior Courts

Google map showing location of USDA National Forest Service Office location at 631 Coyote Street in Nevada City

Feature - October 8, 2024

Constitution Month 2024

Third annual commemoration inspires courts to connect with 102 classrooms in 24 counties, including new regions of the state.

Chief Justice

Courts of Appeal

Superior Courts

News Release - September 20, 2024

California Improving Courthouse Sustainability

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