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San Diego judge champions “Kin-First” culture in child welfare system and develops strong partnerships with local agencies and Native American tribes

The Young Women’s Power Lunch, hosted by the Santa Clara Superior Court Outreach Committee, celebrates another successful year with more than 100 in attendance, including middle and high school students and volunteer mentors.

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship

Third annual commemoration inspires courts to connect with 102 classrooms in 24 counties, including new regions of the state.

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

Court's Reunification Day event celebrates the hard work of parents and their supporters to overcome challenges and bring families back together

Event provided information for students on the many pathways and opportunities available within the legal field.

Santa Clara County Judge Katherine Lucero will head a new Office of Community and Youth Restoration, part of California's overhaul of its juvenile justice system.

On October 21, Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) hosted a virtual Conversation with Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye.

Since the COVID-19 state of emergency issued in mid-March, courts around the state have been holding more court hearings remotely. Now courts are looking for ways to expand remote technology to support community engagement. 

At least 31 California counties home to 80 percent of the state's residents have kept COVID-19 emergency bail schedules to help curb the spread of the virus in jails and surrounding communities during the pandemic, according to data from superior courts.

"We in the judicial branch will do our best to serve the public in these unprecedented times of a global pandemic and recession," Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye said.