News Release - September 24, 2018
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Pretrial Detention Reform Workgroup and retired Judge Richard Couzens honored for their work that led to a new law that replaces money bail with risk assessment.
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News Release - August 23, 2018
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced that the commission today confirmed six appointments by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. to the Courts of Appeal.
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News Release - January 17, 2018
Lui becomes California's first Asian-American administrative presiding justice.
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News Release - November 6, 2017
Learn more about the Pretrial Detention Reform Workgroup's recommendations, the California bail system and other reform efforts nationwide.
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News Release - September 19, 2017
The court will host an e-filing webinar next month to help attorneys and the public use the new system.
Feature - July 5, 2017
A new proposal by the Commission on the Future of California’s Court System seeks to do away with the oversized consequences of traffic tickets by making minor offenses civil violations.
Feature - March 28, 2016
California superior courts received more than 200,000 petitions for resentencing or applications for reclassification during the first 13 months after voters approved Proposition 47.
News Release - August 19, 2020
Jurist known for her intelligence, skill, and tireless commitment to expanding access to justice
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News Release - January 6, 2022
Reports on the nominees can be found here. The webcast of these confirmation hearings will be posted to the California Courts YouTube channel shortly.
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Feature - December 20, 2021
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.
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News Release - April 8, 2022
Public hearings on May 17 will consider appointments of Justice Maria E. Stratton and Martin N. Buchanan to appellate courts in Los Angeles and San Diego.
News Release - May 17, 2022
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced the commission today confirmed two nominations to the California Courts of Appeal in Los Angeles and San Diego.
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