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New video for jurors aligns with Council's strategic plan to promote education on unconscious bias.

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

On Jan. 1, hundreds of new laws go into effect, including many that will protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians. Here are a few worth noting.

Hundreds of new laws went into effect Jan. 1, including many that will protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians.

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

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.

Delayed by COVID-19 for nearly three months in most parts of the state, jury trials are resuming in counties large and small.

Veterans surrender to a personal mission thanks to a growing number of Veterans Courts.

The Judicial Council on Friday awarded millions of dollars to fund pretrial projects in 16 trial courts throughout the state.

From erasing old marijuana convictions to helping courts weather natural disasters, track the new laws that will change California courts in 2019.

Nearly 30 years ago, the nation's first homeless court held a special session at Stand Down to help homeless veterans restore their lives. Now, the program has expanded nationwide to assist the general homeless population.