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Feature - February 25, 2020

San Diego Superior Court Restores North County Probate Services

Starting Monday, March 2, North County residents will no longer be required to drive to downtown San Diego to file their probate matters.
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Services shut down during the budget crisis are restored at 325 Melrose Drive in Vista, giving north county residents access to family services.

Feature - November 19, 2019

In the News: Meet the Chief Justice

KRON4 journalist Pam Moore takes a look at the Chief Justice's tenure leading California's judicial branch.
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Pretrial
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Feature - March 18, 2019

2011–2019: The Judicial Branch Under the Leadership of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

As the Chief Justice prepares to address the Legislature on the 2019 State of the Judiciary, a look back at some key judicial branch milestones.
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Bail
Pretrial
Budget
Self-Help
Judicial Council
Construction
Physical Access
Futures Commission
Technology
Civics

Feature - March 7, 2018

Millions of Californians Without Lawyers Find Help in the Courts

Facing growing numbers of civil and family law litigants representing themselves, courts are expanding services offered through “self-help” centers.
Self-Help
Stanislaus
Santa Cruz
Kings
Judicial Council
Budget

Feature - November 9, 2017

Court-Clergy Conferences Support Court Outreach Efforts

First held in Los Angeles in 2002, these events help court in several counties stay connected to their community.
Related:
Courts & Kids & Clergy Conference in San Bernardino County
Los Angeles Superior Court Outreach
Court Outreach and Education Resources
Los Angeles
Sacramento
San Bernardino
San Diego
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Sacramento Superior Court Presiding Judge Kevin Culhane welcomes close to 100 attendees to the court's 4th Annual Court-Clergy Conference.

Feature - August 31, 2017

Courts Adapt to Tech-Savvy Users

More than 150 judges, court managers and IT professionals came together in Sacramento last week to find new ways to harness technologies to offer better service and access to the public.
Los Angeles
Orange
Modoc
San Diego
Fresno
Technology
Innovations
Chief Justice
E-Filing
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Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye speaks to attendees at the Judicial Branch Technology Summit.

Feature - June 9, 2017

Courts Offer Self-Help Services Remotely

Videoconference technology helps deliver self-help services remotely and increases a court's outreach.
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SHARP program
Self-Help website
SHARP program
Self-Help
Technology
Innovations
Butte
Lake
Tehama

Feature - August 26, 2016

Status of California's Courthouse Construction Projects

Courthouse projects in various stages—all require funding to continue. Others are indefinitely delayed.
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Council Approves “Complete Next Step Then Hold” Plan for New Courthouses
County Present Facility Needs Aug 11, 2016
Print Report
Court Facilities Advisory Committee Meeting Page
Budget
Facilities
Physical Access

Feature - May 10, 2016

Courts Use Technology to Improve Jury Service

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.
Related:
Juror Appreciation Week
Jury Service in California
Jury Innovations
Jury Duty
Innovations
Kern
Mendocino
Orange
San Bernardino
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Self-service kiosks similar to this one in Mendocino County help expedite the juror check-in process.

News Release - May 14, 2019

Self-Help Resources Expand to Courts of Appeal

Self-represented litigants who seek help with appealing their case now have access to a new online resource center.
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Fifth District Court of Appeal
Appellate Self-Help Resource Center
California Courts Self-Help Center
Fifth Appellate District
Innovations
Technology
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A new online resource center for self-represented litigants who seek help with the appeals process.

News Release - May 9, 2019

May Budget Revise Statement from Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

A statement from California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on the revised budget proposal for the judicial branch.
Related:
California Budget 2019-20
Budget

News Release - July 27, 2017

Study: Free legal services help settle high-stakes civil cases

 A pilot program that funds free legal services for low-income Californians facing critical civil cases drastically increased the likelihood of settlement, improved the longevity of court orders, and reduced court costs, a new study shows.
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Judicial Council Report to the Legislature: Sargent Shriver Civil Counsel Act
Shriver Custody Projects Fact Sheet - Aug 2018
Shriver Housing Projects Fact Sheet - Aug 2018
Shriver Guardianship Project Fact Sheet - Aug 2018
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Yolo
Kern
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Santa Barbara
Fresno
San Francisco
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