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News Release - July 17, 2023

Study Shows Positive Impact of Pretrial Programs for Defendants Awaiting Trial

Rearrest rates dropped for defendants released through pretrial programs
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News Release - July 21, 2023

Pretrial Programs Released More Defendants Before Trial, Decreased Rearrest Rates

Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear
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Feature - May 17, 2023

Automated Tool Gives Judges Quick, Comprehensive Data for Making Pretrial Release Decisions for Jailed Individuals Awaiting Trial

Alameda court’s program is just one example of how courts use technology to improve efficiency and services.
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Feature - December 12, 2023

2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.
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Feature - December 20, 2021

2021 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to challenge the state’s ability to ensure access to justice for the citizens of California. But like the previous year, California’s Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and the Judicial Council supported the courts as they remained flexible and innovative to ensure the justice system was open and vital services remained accessible to the public.

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News Release - May 5, 2023

Council to Consider New Court Rules to Implement the CARE Act

The council will also get an update on the statewide pretrial release program
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News Release - May 10, 2024

Judicial Council to Get Update on Generative AI and Potential Impact on California Courts

Will also hear recommendations for the Chief Justice on next steps for the judicial branch
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News Release - May 17, 2024

Chief Justice Creates Task Force on Use of Generative AI in the California Courts

Work must focus on preserving public trust and confidence in the judicial process, along with accountability, transparency, and privacy for the public
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Feature - July 12, 2021

What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

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.
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News Release - June 28, 2023

Justice Marsha Slough to Retire from Appellate Court, Judicial Council Leadership

Justice Marsha Slough today announced she will retire Aug. 31, capping two decades of service as a judicial officer and nearly a decade as a Judicial Council member and leading voice on key judicial branch initiatives.
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Feature - November 28, 2023

Judicial Council Honors 2023 Distinguished Service and Aranda Access to Justice Award Recipients

See photos and videos from the awards presentation held earlier this month to honor this year’s honorees.
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News Release - November 29, 2022

Martin Hoshino to Retire as Judicial Council Administrative Director

Hoshino will retire on Dec. 31 after eight years leading the council's staff organization.
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