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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.

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.

Part four in a series honoring Native American judges on the California bench.

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

Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear

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.

Funding included in the legislation will help courts provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders

The legislation seeks to provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.