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

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.

The Judicial Council meets this Friday, May 21. The livestream will be posted at 9:30 a.m.

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.

In the wake of wildfires that devastated parts of California’s Wine Country last October, nearly 100 civil lawsuits were filed against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. alleging the utility had a role in sparking the blaze. The answer to this influx was civil case coordination.

Facing growing numbers of civil and family law litigants representing themselves, courts are expanding services offered through “self-help” centers.

For more than two decades, the Judicial Council has offered a unique opportunity to students with a keen interest in law, policy, and the administration of justice.

Lower passing score will not be applied retroactively to previous Bar Exam takers, court writes in letter to State Bar.

Will receive reports on addressing defendants with mental health issues, how state youth facility closures will affect local courts

Reviews how courts managed to stay open safely during the pandemic, leveraged technology, and commits to consider lessons learned to enhance access and equity