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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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photo of the front of the Menifee Justice Center

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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Willows Courthouse in Glenn County

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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People sitting around a boardroom

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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Meeting information

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Two presenters sit in the Judicial Council boardroom

News Release - September 13, 2024

Judicial Council to Hear About California Courthouse Sustainability Efforts

Council will also get an overview of emerging area of environmental law and climate change and how the state’s judges are preparing.

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Judicial Council Official Seal

Feature - April 16, 2024

Photos: California Chief Justice Helps Dedicate Courthouses in Redding and Willows

Ceremonies included remarks by the Chief Justice, courts’ judges, and council’s administrative director

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California Courthouse Construction Projects

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Hundreds of people sit in chairs under a tent at Willows Courthouse dedication ceremony

News Release - March 21, 2024

Location for New Nevada City Courthouse Narrowed Down to Three Potential Sites

Project Advisory Group picked the sites based on size, neighboring services, transportation options, and other criteria

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New Nevada City Courthouse project webpage

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Map showing the three finalist sites for the New Nevada City Courthouse

News Release - December 18, 2023

California Chief Justice Helps Dedicate New Imperial County Courthouse in El Centro

On Monday, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero traveled to her home county to celebrate the completion of a court facility years in the making.

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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero cutting ribbon with Presiding Justice William D. Quan

News Release - October 21, 2021

Construction to Start on New Modesto Courthouse

Downtown building will address overcrowding, security, and accessibility issues while improving efficiency by consolidating services at one location

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Photos of new and renovated California courthouses

Rendering of new Modesto courthouse

News Release - October 7, 2021

Dedication of New Yreka Courthouse: October 15

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

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Photos of new and renovated California courthouses

Opening of new Siskiyou County Courthouse

Photo of the outside of the Siskiyou County Courthouse in Yreka

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