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News Release - June 23, 2025

Chief Justice Appoints 5 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 - May 23, 2025

Council's Tribal Court-State Court Forum Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Now an advisory committee, the original Tribal Court/State Court Coalition was launched in 2010 to forge working relationships between California's tribal and state court judges.
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May 20, 2010 Press Release - Chief Justice George Appoints New Coalition of Tri…
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News Release - May 21, 2025

Judge Ana España Named 2025 Wilmont Sweeney Juvenile Court Judge of the Year

San Diego judge champions “Kin-First” culture in child welfare system and develops strong partnerships with local agencies and Native American tribes
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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 - March 14, 2025

California Judicial Center Library Exhibition Honors Impactful Women in State’s Legal History

Illustrated panels and primary source materials celebrate California women’s contributions to the law and honoring pioneering women attorneys, judges, and justices
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Feature - March 3, 2025

Women's History Month: Celebrating the First Female Judicial Officers in California

This month, California courts and the Judicial Council of California join the nation in recognizing Women's History Month by commemorating the first women judges and justices at each state court level
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Britannica: Georgia Bullock
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California Supreme Court Historical Society: Rose Elizabeth Bird
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Feature - January 7, 2025

Judges in the Classroom Outreach Program Celebrates Most In-Demand School Year Yet

Nearly 400 visits to K-12 classrooms have been requested for the 2024-2025 school year, which is the most since the program started in 2020
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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 - December 6, 2024

Local Courts and Bar Associations to Host California Bar Admission Ceremony on Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Individuals who recently passed the California Bar Exam will take the Oath of Office to become licensed California attorneys.
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Feature - December 4, 2024

How a County Superior Court Partnered With a Tribal Court to Create First Joint-Jurisdiction Court in California

A Q&A on the founding and early days of the El Dorado County and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court
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Feature - November 26, 2024

How the El Dorado and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court Uses Alternative Methods to Serve Tribal Youth and Families

A collaborative effort between the state, county, and tribe, the wellness court includes a cultural component, familiarity, and higher comfort level by providing services through the tribe.
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