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Roughly 206 drug courts serve residents in 53 of California’s 58 counties. By helping people with substance abuse issues repair their lives, drug courts divert those who could otherwise cycle repeatedly through the criminal justice system.

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, acting on behalf of the state Supreme Court, today directed State Bar President David J. Pasternak and Executive Director Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker to submit a funding request to the Supreme Court.

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, acting on behalf of the state Supreme Court, today issued an order inviting any person or entity wishing to comment on the State Bar’s Request to submit an amicus curiae letter to the court by Tuesday, October 11, 2016.

 Chief Justice releases statement on Governor's budget proposal.

The Chief Justice on Wednesday released a statement on the Governor's budget proposal for the judicial branch.

Governor Jerry Brown signed a state budget on Wednesday that will help restore court services slashed during the recession, fund courthouse projects, and improve access to justice for millions of Californians.  

The Chief Justice on Thursday released a statement on the Governor's budget proposal for the judicial branch.

At its meeting this week, a council advisory committee will receive a draft report with an updated priority list for new courthouse construction projects statewide.

Find out who replaces outdated court facilities in California, what new courthouses are on the way, and how future projects are being prioritized.

The committee will also consider adjustments made to the scoring process and criteria considered.

Keeping guns from dangerous people, restricting courthouse immigration arrests, and limiting "deepfake" election videos are just a few of the new laws that will change California in 2020.

Building is one of 31 new courthouse projects completed since the judicial branch took over responsibility for courthouses in 2002