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Feature - August 12, 2024

Q&A: Generative Artificial Intelligence and the California Judicial Branch

Administrative Presiding Justice Mary Greenwood of the Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District and Judge Arturo Castro of the Superior Court of Alameda County share their insights on generative AI
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Feature - July 25, 2024

Thousands of Court-Appointed Volunteers Advocate for Children in Court

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
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News Release - July 12, 2024

Judicial Council Allocates Funding to Trial Courts With $97 Million Required Cut

State budget also contains a commensurate reduction of 7.95% to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Judicial Council
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News Release - June 26, 2024

Chief Justice Appoints 8 New Judicial Council Members

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible
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Feature - June 24, 2024

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Diversity in the California Courts: Sacramento County Judge Andi Mudryk

Judge Mudryk is the first openly transgender judge to be appointed by a governor in the nation
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Feature - June 17, 2024

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Diversity in the California Courts: Los Angeles County Judge D. Zeke Zeidler

Judge Zeidler was the first openly gay man initially elected to the Superior Court of Los Angeles County
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News Release - May 17, 2024

Chief Justice Creates Task Force on Use of Generative AI in the California Courts

Work must focus on preserving public trust and confidence in the judicial process, along with accountability, transparency, and privacy for the public
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News Release - May 10, 2024

Judicial Council to Get Update on Generative AI and Potential Impact on California Courts

Will also hear recommendations for the Chief Justice on next steps for the judicial branch
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News Release - March 15, 2024

Judicial Council Meeting Features Reports on Ability-to-Pay Tool, Judicial Education, Court Caseloads

Council Also Receives Updates From Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and its Administrative Director Shelley Curran
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Judge Marla Anderson addressed council members at the March 15 Judicial Council meeting, which was held remotely.

News Release - March 15, 2024

Judge Marla O. Anderson to Retire from Bench, Judicial Council Leadership

Judge Anderson will retire April 30, after nearly 30 years as a Monterey County judge and a decade as a member of the policymaking body for California’s court system.
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News Release - March 8, 2024

Judicial Council Reports on Ability-to-Pay Tool, Judicial Education, Court Caseloads

The council’s March 15 business meeting will be held remotely
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News Release - March 1, 2024

Survey Results: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse

Data show steady increase over the last 18 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color
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Chart showing how the percentage of California judges and justices has gotten more diverse from 2006 to 2023

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