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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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Meeting information

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News Release - January 16, 2024

Judicial Council to Get Update on CARE Act Programs

Will also receive report on how remote appearances in civil cases are popular with court users and staff

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Meeting information

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News Release - December 21, 2023

California Supreme Court Amends Rules of Court Related to State Bar of California

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday approved two changes to California Rules of Court and rejected two others proposed by the State Bar of California.

Supreme Court

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.

Court-Related Legislation

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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 7, 2023

California Courts Formalize Hundreds of Adoptions Over Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Joyful families filled California courthouses in November as hundreds of adoptions of children in foster care were finalized during Court Adoption and Permanency Month. Events took place throughout the state, with many taking place on and around National Adoption Day on Nov. 18.

Guide to adoptions in California

National Adoption Day

The AFCARS Report: California

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a new adoptive father and son in Riverside Superior Court

News Release - December 6, 2023

California Supreme Court Hosts Oral Argument in Los Angeles

PHOTOS: The California Supreme Court marked its return to hearing oral argument in Los Angeles, a tradition put on hold for nearly four years during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Feature - December 5, 2023

Jury Service and Fairness: Understanding the Challenges of Implicit Bias

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

The Strategic Plan for California's Judicial Branch

Work Group to Enhance Administrative Standards Addressing Bias in Court Proceed…

2023 California Rules of Court: Rule 10.469

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Feature - November 30, 2023

Honoring California’s Native American Judges: Judge Deborah Sanchez

Part four in a series honoring Native American judges on the California bench.

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Native American Chumash Tray and baskets

News Release - November 30, 2023

California Supreme Court to Implement New Video Conferencing System

The California Supreme Court will use the Zoom for Government service for counsel who choose to appear remotely beginning Dec. 5 for its oral argument session in Los Angeles.

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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.

Judicial Council

Three people standing next to each other, each holding an award

News Release - November 21, 2023

California Supreme Court Approves Conflict of Interest Rules for the State Bar of California

Court approves more robust measures to guard against conflicts of interest involving members of the State Bar Board of Trustees and the State Bar Court.

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California Courts Report Successful Start to CARE Act

Judicial Council to Get Update on CARE Act Programs

California Supreme Court Amends Rules of Court Related to State Bar of California

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2024

2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

California Courts Formalize Hundreds of Adoptions Over Court Adoption and Permanency Month

California Supreme Court Hosts Oral Argument in Los Angeles

Jury Service and Fairness: Understanding the Challenges of Implicit Bias

Honoring California’s Native American Judges: Judge Deborah Sanchez

California Supreme Court to Implement New Video Conferencing System

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

California Supreme Court Approves Conflict of Interest Rules for the State Bar of California

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