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Approves new court rules and forms, will collect implementation data, and provide training and technical assistance for judges and court staff

Technology projects will improve services for the public

On Jan. 1, hundreds of new laws go into effect, including many that will protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians. Here are a few worth noting.

Also approved revision to standard promoting an environment free of bias in court proceedings and declared November to be Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Goal is to expand vital public services with better-informed decision-making

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

Hundreds of new laws went into effect Jan. 1, including many that will protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians.

The proposal from the council’s Technology Committee included 13 major areas of investment to receive budget funds allocated to modernize court operations.

At its Sept. 25 meeting, the council will consider funding for technology initiatives, a report on remote appearances, a new requirement for anti-bias training, and more.

At its January 17 meeting, the council received a final report on a three-year grant supporting 39 collaborative court and pretrial programs that tracked retention, recidivism, and failure to appear rates for participating defendants.

The Judicial Council on Friday awarded millions of dollars to fund pretrial projects in 16 trial courts throughout the state.

From erasing old marijuana convictions to helping courts weather natural disasters, track the new laws that will change California courts in 2019.