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News Release - May 21, 2025

Judge Ana España Named 2025 Wilmont Sweeney Juvenile Court Judge of the Year

San Diego judge champions “Kin-First” culture in child welfare system and develops strong partnerships with local agencies and Native American tribes
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News Release - April 25, 2025

Judicial Council Approves Updated Workload Model that Determines Court Staffing Needs

Also hears about improvements to jury service, approves a new court technology plan, and supports strategies for ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs
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News Release - April 18, 2025

Judicial Council to Consider Updated Court Workload Measures Based on Types of Cases Processed

At its April 25 business meeting, the council will also get reports on court technology plans, jury service, and ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs.
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News Release - February 21, 2025

Council Receives Preview of New Model Policy That Provides Guidelines, Safeguards on Use of Generative AI by Courts

Also gets reports on effective caseflow management, new courthouse lactation spaces, and court interpreter certification and funding
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News Release - February 14, 2025

Judicial Council to Get Update on New Model Policy on the Use of Generative AI by Courts

Will also review reports and updates on effective caseflow management, court interpreters, partial funding restoration, and courthouse lactation rooms
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Feature - December 31, 2024

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2025

Hundreds of new state laws will take effect in the new year. Here are a few worth noting.
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Feature - December 4, 2024

How a County Superior Court Partnered With a Tribal Court to Create First Joint-Jurisdiction Court in California

A Q&A on the founding and early days of the El Dorado County and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court
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Tribal/State Joint Jurisdictional Courts: Policies, Procedures, and Tips to Pro…
Superior Court of El Dorado County: Collaborative Courts
Shingle Springs Rancheria: Tribal Court: Family Wellness Court
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Feature - November 26, 2024

How the El Dorado and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court Uses Alternative Methods to Serve Tribal Youth and Families

A collaborative effort between the state, county, and tribe, the wellness court includes a cultural component, familiarity, and higher comfort level by providing services through the tribe.
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Superior Court of El Dorado County: Collaborative Courts
Shingle Springs Rancheria: Tribal Court: Family Wellness Court
Walking on Common Ground: Joint-Jurisdiction Courts
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News Release - November 8, 2024

Judicial Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

Will also consider revisions to adoption forms and plain-language oaths for jurors
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Feature - September 26, 2024

California Native American Day Highlights Support for State's Native Communities

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council
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Assemblymember James Ramos and performers at San Bernardino court ceremony

News Release - September 20, 2024

California Improving Courthouse Sustainability

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
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Feature - July 25, 2024

Thousands of Court-Appointed Volunteers Advocate for Children in Court

California made a $60 million investment in this child advocate program, which aims to help the 70,000 children in the state’s foster care system. Photo: Jason Doiy
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Woman with a child making shadow figures - Photo by Jason Doiy

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