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The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects

Courts received more than 220 CARE Act petitions since the program launched in October; Judicial Council also hears reports on remote appearances, a new racial justice toolkit, and a program providing free legal services in high-stakes civil cases

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.

Funding included in the legislation will help courts provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders

The legislation seeks to provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.

Judicial Council approved 16 proposals via circulating order that improve court operations and services for the public

Takes effect June 30; follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures

Proposed action follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures

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

How the judicial branch kept courthouses open during a year of unprecedented challenges.