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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

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

Will also consider reports on access to electronic records, using data to improve court services, and the need for civics education on the judicial system

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

Environmental Summit focuses on how our rapidly changing environment is expected to increase litigation and present thorny legal issues

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible

Alameda court’s program is just one example of how courts use technology to improve efficiency and services.

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 8–12, one way California courts thank citizens for making the justice system work. Learn about initiatives to improve the jury system in California.

The council will also get an update on the statewide pretrial release program

Study shows that low-income litigants using the tool were more likely to repay as the amount ordered decreases