News Release - April 29, 2020
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Amid COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline to hold criminal trials has been extended a total of 90 days.
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Feature - May 19, 2020
Since April, the state Supreme Court rolled a large screen television into its San Francisco courtroom to conduct oral arguments.
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News Release - March 5, 2024
Class was in session Tuesday at the California Supreme Court.
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero began the oral argument session by welcoming the dozens of students seated in the San Francisco courtroom.
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News Release - August 16, 2021
Chief Justice’s Workgroup on Post-Pandemic Initiatives also finds remote hearings spurred case resolutions in juvenile cases, child support hearings.
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Courts have been advised to follow guidance provided by the Department of Public Health, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit the spread of the virus. Updates will be communicated through local court websites as appropriate.
For details about local court operations, visit the court's website using the Find My Court tool.
Feature - December 12, 2023
Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.
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News Release - November 17, 2023
Building on technologies adopted during the pandemic, the council will research expansion of remote services in family and juvenile law, traffic infraction cases, and in-custody defendant/attorney communications
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News Release - January 16, 2024
Will also receive report on how remote appearances in civil cases are popular with court users and staff
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News Release - January 19, 2024
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
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News Release - April 3, 2024
Make UC a Good Neighbor et al. v. The Regents of the University of California et al. (Resources for Community Development et al., Real Parties in Interest) was heard on April 3, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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News Release - May 8, 2024
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday held oral argument from its San Francisco courtroom.
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News Release - May 21, 2024
The California Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral argument in three cases from its San Francisco courtroom.
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