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Feature - September 19, 2023

Court Outreach Programs Make a Comeback

After being sidelined by the pandemic, court-supported outreach programs rebound.
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News Release - September 19, 2023

Council Approves Naming Two Courthouses After Distinguished Jurists and Public Servants

Recognizes role models of diversity, equity, and inclusion: former Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and former Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso
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News Release - September 12, 2023

Council to Get Update on Legislation to Alleviate State Prison Overcrowding

Will also consider reports on access to electronic records, using data to improve court services, and the need for civics education on the judicial system
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News Release - August 30, 2023

California Chief Justice Leads Constitution Month Celebrations

For the first time, California's civic education community hosts a monthlong celebration of the U.S. Constitution.
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News Release - June 27, 2023

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Issues Statement on Judicial Branch Budget

“This year’s budget represents a continued commitment by Governor Newsom and the Legislature to support the judicial branch with a sustainable budget, which is a cornerstone of our ability to provide access to justice for all Californians," said Chief Justice Guerrero.
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News Release - June 15, 2023

Judicial Branch Celebrates First Juneteenth State Holiday

Juneteenth became a California state holiday this year, requiring courts be closed in observance of this day as a judicial holiday, through the passage of Assembly Bill 1655.
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News Release - May 12, 2023

Council Continues to Support Implementation of CARE Act

Approves new court rules and forms, will collect implementation data, and provide training and technical assistance for judges and court staff
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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero leads the May 12 Judicial Council meeting. She is supported by the council's Acting Administrative Director Millicent Tidwell (left) and California Supreme Court Justice Carol Corrigan (right).

News Release - May 5, 2023

Council to Consider New Court Rules to Implement the CARE Act

The council will also get an update on the statewide pretrial release program
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News Release - May 1, 2023

California Schools Honored with Civic Learning Award

18 Schools honored for civics achievement with award co-sponsored by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.
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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Announcing 2023 Civic Learning Awardees

News Release - March 30, 2023

Statement from California Supreme Court Clerk Jorge Navarrete

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero has tested positive for COVID-19 and is exhibiting mild symptoms.
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News Release - March 24, 2023

Council Hears How Online Tool for Requesting Fine and Fee Reductions Helps Courts and Litigants

Study shows that low-income litigants using the tool were more likely to repay as the amount ordered decreases
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Feature - February 24, 2023

California Mock Trials Return to the Courtroom to Showcase Emerging Legal Talents

Recent social media posts from courts and educators in California tell the stories of courtrooms staying open on nights and weekends for the return of the Mock Trial Program, an annual competition held remotely for the last two years.
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