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"We in the judicial branch will do our best to serve the public in these unprecedented times of a global pandemic and recession," Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye said.

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.

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

Information on courts statewide reporting full and partial closures due to wildfires and power outages.

Hundreds of children awaiting adoption got their day in court and their forever families during the month of November.

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

About 10 superior courts in the state have access to a facility dog to help children share their testimonies in court.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that includes $1.2 billion in new funding for the judicial branch, including restoring $200 million in previous cuts and making major investments in judicial branch programs improving access to justice.

While the model has helped equalize funding gaps across counties, chronic underfunding of the judicial branch has complicated its rollout.

Did you know that May is National Foster Care Month? Learn about how one court-driven program makes an impact on the lives of foster youth.

Statement from Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on the judicial branch budget for 2019-20.