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Work must focus on preserving public trust and confidence in the judicial process, along with accountability, transparency, and privacy for the public

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

Council Also Receives Updates From Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and its Administrative Director Shelley Curran

The council’s March 15 business meeting will be held remotely

With 20 years in the public sector, and the last 14 at the council, Curran has been a key player in guiding judicial branch reforms in areas such as remote court proceedings, pretrial detention, and evidence-based practices in sentencing.

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

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

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.

Courts helping to address the Murdered and Missing Indigenous People (MMIP) Movement in California

Tribal and state courts work together to improve outcomes for Native Americans involved in the justice system

This month, California's judicial branch commemorates the contributions of four judges who served the state courts.