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Also hears about improvements to jury service, approves a new court technology plan, and supports strategies for ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

Also recognizes distinguished public service and approves updates to juror oaths

Will also consider revisions to adoption forms and plain-language oaths for jurors

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

State budget also contains a commensurate reduction of 7.95% to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Judicial Council

State budget also contains a commensurate reduction of up to 7.95% to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Judicial Council

Work must focus on preserving public trust and confidence in the judicial process, along with accountability, transparency, and privacy for the public

Will also hear recommendations for the Chief Justice on next steps for the judicial branch

New video for jurors aligns with Council's strategic plan to promote education on unconscious bias.

Building on technologies adopted during the pandemic, the council will research expansion of remote services in family and juvenile law, traffic infraction cases, and in-custody defendant/attorney communications

Judicial Council to receive report about successful court practices that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic