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Feature - June 2, 2025

New Riverside County Courthouse in Menifee Improves Service to the Public

Award-winning courthouse provides more space for attorneys, jurors, and litigants; also addressed security and accessibility issues at the previous facility
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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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Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee
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Judge Ana España

Feature - April 24, 2025

Glenn County Courthouse in Willows a Classic Blend of Style and Substance

Award-winning courthouse improves services for the public without losing its historic nature
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Building California Courthouses
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Willows Courthouse in Glenn County

Feature - April 3, 2025

Santa Clara Court Connects Mentors to Youth for Women’s History Month Event

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.
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Superior Court of Santa Clara County: News Release
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Feature - March 11, 2025

California High School Students Compete to Become 2025 State Mock Trial Championship Team

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship
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National High School Mock Trial Championship
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San Diego mock trial champions 2025

Feature - February 27, 2025

Honoring Champions of Civic Learning: David W. Gordon and Dr. Michelle Herczog

Dr. Michelle Gordon and Sacramento Superintendent of Schools Dave Gordon were honored for their commitment to restoring civic learning in K-12 public schools, and their statewide leadership.
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Feature - January 7, 2025

Judges in the Classroom Outreach Program Celebrates Most In-Demand School Year Yet

Nearly 400 visits to K-12 classrooms have been requested for the 2024-2025 school year, which is the most since the program started in 2020
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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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Court-Related Legislation
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Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public
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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 - December 3, 2024

California Supreme Court’s Outreach Session Draws Fresno Students of All Ages

Under the leadership of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, the court traveled to Fresno to hear oral arguments with special guests from Fresno schools observing.
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Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative
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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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California Courts: Tribal/State Joint-Jurisdiction Courts
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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