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News Release - May 5, 2025

Chief Justice, Judicial Council Honor Public Servants of California's Judicial Branch

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the Judicial Council of California honor the 20,000 public servants of California's judicial branch during Public Service Recognition Week.
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News Release - May 1, 2025

2025 Civic Learning Awards: Public Schools Honored for Excellence in Civic Learning

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero makes announcement on Law Day, May 1. The virtual civics celebration included last year's award honorees to commemorate "Out of Many, One."
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News Release - April 25, 2025

Judicial Council Approves Updated Workload Model that Determines Court Staffing Needs

Also hears about improvements to jury service, approves a new court technology plan, and supports strategies for ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs
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News Release - March 18, 2025

California Chief Justice Delivers 2025 State of the Judiciary Address

Delivered at the state capitol building in Sacramento, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero stressed the judicial branch’s commitment to public service and access to justice for all Californians. See the full transcript, video, and photos from her address.
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Feature - February 27, 2025

Honoring Champions of Civic Learning: David W. Gordon and Dr. Michelle Herczog

Dr. Michelle Gordon and Sacramento Superintendent of Schools Dave Gordon were honored for their commitment to restoring civic learning in K-12 public schools, and their statewide leadership.
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Feature - January 29, 2025

JusticeCorps Members Join Community Service Efforts in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Year-round JusticeCorps program trains college students and recent graduates to help litigants without attorneys navigate the court system
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News Release - January 10, 2025

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero on Friday issued a statement on the Governor’s budget proposal for the judicial branch.
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Feature - December 31, 2024

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2025

Hundreds of new state laws will take effect in the new year. Here are a few worth noting.
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Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public
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Feature - December 4, 2024

How a County Superior Court Partnered With a Tribal Court to Create First Joint-Jurisdiction Court in California

A Q&A on the founding and early days of the El Dorado County and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court
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News Release - November 15, 2024

Judicial Council Simplifies Process for Adoptive Parents and Recognizes Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Also recognizes distinguished public service and approves updates to juror oaths
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Feature - November 12, 2024

Filling the Justice Gap: Expanding Services for People Without Attorneys

Statewide conference brought together members of the legal community to highlight services and tools to help court users in civil cases who can’t afford attorneys
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