News Release - June 21, 2022 Council Launches Working Group to Study Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases Recommendations will include which case types and proceedings could be handled remotely. Related: Code of Civil Procedure Section 367.9 Working Group
News Release - July 17, 2023 Study Shows Positive Impact of Pretrial Programs for Defendants Awaiting Trial Rearrest rates dropped for defendants released through pretrial programs Related: Judicial Council Meeting information Judicial Council Image
News Release - July 21, 2023 Pretrial Programs Released More Defendants Before Trial, Decreased Rearrest Rates Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear Related: Judicial Council Meeting information Judicial Council Image
Feature - December 12, 2023 2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public. Judicial Council Superior Courts Chief Justice Image