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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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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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News Release - October 2, 2024

Year in Review: California Supreme Court

Highlights and key statistics from the 2023–2024 court year
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News Release - January 19, 2024

California Courts Report Successful Start to CARE Act

Courts received more than 220 CARE Act petitions since the program launched in October; Judicial Council also hears reports on remote appearances, a new racial justice toolkit, and a program providing free legal services in high-stakes civil cases
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Feature - December 18, 2023

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2024

As we turn the calendar to 2024, hundreds of new state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, with many to protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians. Here are a few worth noting.
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News Release - September 25, 2023

Year in Review: California Supreme Court

Highlights and key statistics from the 2022–2023 court year.
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News Release - September 19, 2023

Council Approves Naming Two Courthouses After Distinguished Jurists and Public Servants

Recognizes role models of diversity, equity, and inclusion: former Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and former Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso
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Feature - December 16, 2022

2022 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.
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Feature - September 22, 2022

Year in Review: California Supreme Court

Highlights and key statistics from the 2021–2022 court year.
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News Release - September 20, 2022

Judicial Council Approves Funding to Continue Modernizing Court Operations and Services

Technology projects include advancing the use of online and remote tools.
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News Release - September 13, 2022

Judicial Council to Review Funding for Court Technology

Technology projects will improve services for the public
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