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Feature - September 13, 2022

Elementary Schoolers Interview California Supreme Court Justice

Students of color learn about Justice Patricia Guerrero’s path to the bench and her role as a member of the state’s high court

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Judges in the Classroom

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Civics

Feature - October 21, 2021

Visits to Local Classrooms Bring Lessons on the Constitution

To commemorate Constitution Day, California judges visited classrooms and libraries statewide to deliver lessons on the three branches of government and the role of the courts. The effort supports a year-round drive to foster a better understanding of the judicial branch among students and teachers. 

Feature - October 8, 2021

Chief Justice Invites Civic Learning Award Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Civic Learning Awards, which recognize programs in public schools that engage youth in civics learning.

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Feature - July 6, 2021

Profile: Turlock Government Teacher Named Champion of Civics

Isaac Farhadian's efforts to engage students in civics in-person and virtually at his former high school earned him a 2021 Champion of Civics award, co-sponsored by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

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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.

News Release - April 27, 2020

California Supreme Court Orders Bar Exam Delayed, Administered Online

The California Supreme Court ordered the July California Bar Exam be postponed to Sept. 9-10, and directed the State Bar to make every effort to administer the test online with remote or electronic proctoring.

Bar Exam

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News Release - March 20, 2020

Supreme Court Extends Deadlines in Response to COVID-19

The order applies only to California Supreme Court proceedings with deadlines from March 20 through April 20.

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News Release - March 18, 2020

California Supreme Court Expands Electronic Filing in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

The Supreme Court of California on Wednesday expanded mandatory electronic filing of all documents, including briefs, for review by the court.

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News Release - March 16, 2020

Supreme Court of California Amends Oral Argument Procedures in Response to COVID-19

The California Supreme Court announced it has amended oral argument procedures to protect the health and safety of the public.

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News Release - March 5, 2020

Civic Learning Awards Honor 75 California Schools

Seventy-five public schools were honored with Civic Learning Awards, which are co-sponsored by the Chief Justice and State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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News Release - November 25, 2019

Chief Justice Appoints New Members to Power of Democracy Steering Committee

Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye appointed five new members to the Power of Democracy Steering Committee, the governing body of her Civic Learning Initiative that aims to improve civic learning and engagement in California.

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