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Will also consider reports related to court technology, construction, generative AI, language access, and jury service

Court grants parts of two State Bar proposals to extend eligibility for Provisional License Program and to impute scores from February Bar exam

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

A Q&A on the founding and early days of the El Dorado County and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court

Court approves, in part, the State Bar’s proposal to give applicants, who meet a minimum threshold of performance, a scoring adjustment for taking a test with experimental multiple-choice questions.

Highlights and key statistics from the 2023–2024 court year

New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects

California made a $60 million investment in this child advocate program, which aims to help the 70,000 children in the state’s foster care system. Photo: Jason Doiy

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.

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

Rearrest rates dropped for defendants released through pretrial programs