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San Diego judge champions “Kin-First” culture in child welfare system and develops strong partnerships with local agencies and Native American tribes

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

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

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.

Judge Anderson will retire April 30, after nearly 30 years as a Monterey County judge and a decade as a member of the policymaking body for California’s court system.

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

Final opinion follows public comment and provides guidance for judges on ethical considerations when inviting outside speakers and groups to give educational presentations to the court

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

DUI Court will focus on reducing recidivism by rigorous monitoring, combined with addressing the underlying issues of substance abuse, mental illness and/or trauma.

Since the COVID-19 state of emergency issued in mid-March, courts around the state have been holding more court hearings remotely. Now courts are looking for ways to expand remote technology to support community engagement.