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News Release - July 18, 2025

Judicial Council Approves Trial Court Funding Proposals

Also approved recommendations related to generative AI, court technology, construction, language access, and jury service
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News Release - April 25, 2025

Justice Richard D. Huffman to retire from Fourth Appellate District

Associate Justice Richard D. Huffman of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, will retire on July 1, 2025, following 36 years in Division One.
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Associate Justice Richard D. Huffman of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, will retire on July 1, 2025, following 36 years in Division One.

Feature - March 3, 2025

Women's History Month: Celebrating the First Female Judicial Officers in California

This month, California courts and the Judicial Council of California join the nation in recognizing Women's History Month by commemorating the first women judges and justices at each state court level
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Britannica: Georgia Bullock
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California Supreme Court Historical Society: Rose Elizabeth Bird
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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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News Release - November 8, 2024

Judicial Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

Will also consider revisions to adoption forms and plain-language oaths for jurors
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Feature - November 1, 2024

25 Years of Tradition—Court Adoption and Permanency Month

More than two decades of collaborative efforts among the Judicial Council, the superior courts, and partners in child welfare has achieved positive progress in improving adoption and permanency in California.
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Feature - September 26, 2024

California Native American Day Highlights Support for State's Native Communities

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council
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News Release - September 20, 2024

California Improving Courthouse Sustainability

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
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News Release - August 15, 2024

Judicial Council Announces 2024 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Award recognizes people and organizations for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the administration of justice in California
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