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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.

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

Will also hear recommendations for the Chief Justice on next steps for the judicial branch

Data show steady increase over the last 18 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color

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.

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.

Building on technologies adopted during the pandemic, the council will research expansion of remote services in family and juvenile law, traffic infraction cases, and in-custody defendant/attorney communications

Judicial Council to receive report about successful court practices that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic

The annual event is celebrated nationally on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and some counties coordinate similar events throughout the year.

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