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Feature - April 9, 2025

Remote Proceedings Have Enhanced California’s Courtrooms and Improved Court Participation

Survey results show more than 90% of participants in remote proceedings have a positive experience
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A remote proceeding that took place in the Mendocino Superior Court. A female judge sitting on the left side of the courtroom, and a screen showing remote participants is on the right side of the room.

News Release - November 15, 2024

Judicial Council Simplifies Process for Adoptive Parents and Recognizes Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Also recognizes distinguished public service and approves updates to juror oaths
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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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News Release - March 27, 2024

California Chief Justice to Dedicate New Shasta County Courthouse in Redding

Building will consolidate court services and address overcrowding, security, and accessibility issues
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News Release - March 21, 2024

Location for New Nevada City Courthouse Narrowed Down to Three Potential Sites

Project Advisory Group picked the sites based on size, neighboring services, transportation options, and other criteria
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Map showing the three finalist sites for the New Nevada City Courthouse

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

News Release - January 19, 2024

California Courts Report Successful Start to CARE Act

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
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Feature - December 7, 2023

California Courts Formalize Hundreds of Adoptions Over Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Joyful families filled California courthouses in November as hundreds of adoptions of children in foster care were finalized during Court Adoption and Permanency Month. Events took place throughout the state, with many taking place on and around National Adoption Day on Nov. 18.

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Feature - December 16, 2022

2022 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.
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Feature - January 7, 2022

Santa Clara Judge to Lead New Statewide Juvenile Justice Effort

Santa Clara County Judge Katherine Lucero will head a new Office of Community and Youth Restoration, part of California's overhaul of its juvenile justice system.
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Judge Katherine Lucero

Feature - July 12, 2021

What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that includes $1.2 billion in new funding for the judicial branch, including restoring $200 million in previous cuts and making major investments in judicial branch programs improving access to justice.
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