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News Release - April 25, 2025

Judicial Council Approves Updated Workload Model that Determines Court Staffing Needs

Also hears about improvements to jury service, approves a new court technology plan, and supports strategies for ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs
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Feature - March 17, 2025

San Francisco Collaborative Courts Celebrate Graduates, Give Hope to Families

Specialty courts offer treatment, social services, and educational support to defendants dealing with drug addiction, mental illness, and other challenges
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Feature - November 1, 2024

25 Years of Tradition—Court Adoption and Permanency Month

More than two decades of collaborative efforts among the Judicial Council, the superior courts, and partners in child welfare has achieved positive progress in improving adoption and permanency in California.
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Feature - October 8, 2024

Constitution Month 2024

Third annual commemoration inspires courts to connect with 102 classrooms in 24 counties, including new regions of the state.
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News Release - September 20, 2024

California Improving Courthouse Sustainability

New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects
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News Release - September 13, 2024

Judicial Council to Hear About California Courthouse Sustainability Efforts

Council will also get an overview of emerging area of environmental law and climate change and how the state’s judges are preparing.
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Feature - August 27, 2024

Pilot Program to Address Court Interpreters Shortage

More than 1,100 applications have been received for the pilot program that seeks to increase the number of court interpreter employees to serve California’s 6.8 million limited-English-proficient residents
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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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Feature - July 16, 2024

Online Tool to Request Reductions to Traffic Tickets Now Available in All 58 California Counties

More than 127,000 litigants have already used the MyCitations online tool, totaling nearly $50 million in reductions
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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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Feature - March 21, 2024

Online Tool to Request Reductions to Traffic Tickets Continues to Expand Throughout California

More than 100,000 litigants have already used the MyCitations online tool, totaling $38.6 million in reductions
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Feature - March 19, 2024

Students Throughout California Vying for Top Prize at 2024 Mock Trial Finals

31 counties to participate in finals this week in Los Angeles for shot at national championship
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Kern County Superintendent of Schools: Students Show Off Their Legal Prowess at…
San Diego Superior Court: 18th Annual San Diego County High School Mock Trial C…
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The Sun Gazette: Visalia students rule Tulare County mock trial
Riverside County Office of Education: The Verdict Is In: Poly High School Wins …
History and Winners: National High School Mock Trial Championship
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