“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson.

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Judge Abby Abinanti, Yurok Tribe member and co-chair of the Judicial Council’s Tribal Court-State Court Forum.

News Release - March 5, 2021

Judicial Council to Hear Plan to Expand Digital Court

Will receive reports on addressing defendants with mental health issues, how state youth facility closures will affect local courts

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News Release - March 12, 2021

Chief Justice Recognizes Courts for Remaining Open and Adapting to COVID-19

Reviews how courts managed to stay open safely during the pandemic, leveraged technology, and commits to consider lessons learned to enhance access and equity

Transcript of Chief Justice remarks from meeting

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News Release - November 4, 2020

California Chief Justice Appoints New Work Group to Address Bias in Court Proceedings

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye announced a new work group to update a judicial standard that outlines steps courts can take to prohibit bias in courtroom proceedings.

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News Release - November 6, 2020

Judicial Council to Hear Reports on Chatbot Services, Pretrial Risk Assessment, Courthouse Building Standards

Will also review toolkit of best practices on complying with the Indian Child Welfare Act

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News Release - November 13, 2020

Council Hears Reports on Use of Chatbots, Pretrial Release Tools; Approves Updated Courthouse Building Standards

Also reviewed best practices for courts to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act and proclaimed November as Court Adoption and Permanency Month

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Feature - August 6, 2020

Courts use Remote Technology for Community Outreach

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.

Feature - December 22, 2020

2020 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

How the judicial branch kept courthouses open during a year of unprecedented challenges.

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News Release - December 22, 2020

California Chief Justice Launches Program to Fast Track Backlogged Criminal Cases

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Tuesday announced she will launch a program to fast track the resolution of criminal cases and make retired judges available through the Temporary Assigned Judges Program to reinforce those efforts.

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Court of Appeal to Hold Education Program for High School Students

Justice Laurie Zelon to Retire from Second Appellate District

Judicial Council Sponsors Bill to Celebrate California Native American Day

Judicial Council to Hear Plan to Expand Digital Court

Chief Justice Recognizes Courts for Remaining Open and Adapting to COVID-19

California Chief Justice Appoints New Work Group to Address Bias in Court Proceedings

Judicial Council to Hear Reports on Chatbot Services, Pretrial Risk Assessment, Courthouse Building Standards

Council Hears Reports on Use of Chatbots, Pretrial Release Tools; Approves Updated Courthouse Building Standards

Courts use Remote Technology for Community Outreach

2020 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

California Chief Justice Launches Program to Fast Track Backlogged Criminal Cases

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