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Hundreds of new laws went into effect Jan. 1, including many that will protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians.

​“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson.

Starting Monday, March 2, North County residents will no longer be required to drive to downtown San Diego to file their probate matters.

Court of Appeal in Fresno spearheads projects to modernize and expand access to justice for Californians appealing their cases.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed his first state budget on Thursday, which includes nearly $470 million in new judicial branch funding to continue the courts’ steady recovery after years of deep cuts.

Video Series: Council members explain what the Judicial Council does and why it exists.

Fellow California Supreme Court justices paid tribute to Justice Chin before his last oral argument, which was held by videoconference.

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.

In 2016, the Judicial Council continued focusing on efforts to better stabilize branch funding, improve branch governance, and to address concerns about fairness raised by the public, our sister branches of government, and stakeholders throughout the state.

See how new and renovated courthouses are making jury service a more comfortable experience.

May 9-13 is Juror Appreciation Week, but courts are making the jury system better all year with check-in kiosks, text reminders, and web-based services.