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News Release - April 15, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO—At its public meeting on April 15, the Judicial Council changed court rules and forms to implement reforms targeting those coming to family and juvenile courts.
One action dealt with the implementation of a new law that changes the...
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News Release - October 28, 2016
SAN DIEGO--Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye announced today the formation of a working group to study and recommend ways to make the bail system fair while protecting the public and ensuring court appearances of defendants.
Feature - November 1, 2016
Video with captions: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye announces charge and members of the Pretrial Work Group.
Feature - May 22, 2017
Did you know that May is National Foster Care Month? Learn about how one court-driven program makes an impact on the lives of foster youth.
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Feature - June 15, 2017
For veterans who've been charged with minor crimes, veteran courts offer restorative justice as opposed to incarceration.
Feature - August 10, 2017
Inspired by the Chief Justice, 13 California counties launch efforts to boost civic education.
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Feature - September 15, 2017
The Judicial Council on Thursday voted to proclaim November “Court Adoption and Permanency Month," when many California courts will dedicate extra courtrooms and judges to settling large numbers of adoption cases.
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Feature - May 30, 2018
As Californians do more business on mobile devices, the state’s courts are joining in on the trend, from texting court payments to receiving jury service updates.
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Feature - June 27, 2018
Governor Jerry Brown signed a state budget on Wednesday that will help restore court services slashed during the recession, fund courthouse projects, and improve access to justice for millions of Californians.
Feature - August 21, 2018
Today the California State Legislature sent an historic bill to the Governor that will fundamentally change California's pretrial release and detention system.
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Feature - November 30, 2018
Hundreds of children awaiting adoption got their day in court and their forever families during the month of November.
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News Release - January 15, 2019
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Tuesday announced a new work group to review progress on reforms to California’s system of pretrial detention and identify next steps to continue work on the issue.