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News Release - July 18, 2025

Judicial Council Approves Trial Court Funding Proposals

Also approved recommendations related to generative AI, court technology, construction, language access, and jury service

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Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

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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 - November 8, 2024

Judicial Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

Will also consider revisions to adoption forms and plain-language oaths for jurors

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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.

Guide to adoptions in California

National Adoption Day

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A judge and a family of 3 standing in the middle of a courtroom after adoption hearing

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

Feature - September 6, 2024

California Courts Kick Off Constitution Month 2024

A commemoration sponsored by the Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative

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Feature - May 23, 2024

Legislation, Innovation, and Federal Funds Expand Court Diversion Programs for Veterans

Since 2009, California's Veterans Treatment Courts have given justice-involved veterans alternatives. Today, state courts and justice system partners support 46 programs in 36 counties.

Warrior Cannine Connection in San Mateo

Veterans Resentencing Information SB 1209

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Feature - March 4, 2024

Women's History Month: Recognizing the Suffragettes of California

Paying tribute to four women who made history in the legal field and helped advance women's rights in California

History of American Women: Clara Foltz

The First Female Lawyer in California: Clara S. Foltz

Britannica: Laura de Force Gordon

FoundSF: First California Women in Law

Mary McHenry Keith: The Suffragist Behind the Portrait

Maine, an Encyclopedia: Laughlin, Gail

History of Women's Suffrage in California

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Feature - December 12, 2023

2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.

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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.

Guide to adoptions in California

National Adoption Day

The AFCARS Report: California

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News Release - November 17, 2023

Judicial Council to Work on Expanding Remote Access to Court Services

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

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Judicial Council Approves Trial Court Funding Proposals

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

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

Judicial Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

25 Years of Tradition—Court Adoption and Permanency Month

California Improving Courthouse Sustainability

California Courts Kick Off Constitution Month 2024

Legislation, Innovation, and Federal Funds Expand Court Diversion Programs for Veterans

Women's History Month: Recognizing the Suffragettes of California

2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

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

Judicial Council to Work on Expanding Remote Access to Court Services

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