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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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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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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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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.
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News Release - December 21, 2023

California Supreme Court Amends Rules of Court Related to State Bar of California

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday approved two changes to California Rules of Court and rejected two others proposed by the State Bar of 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.

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News Release - November 21, 2023

California Supreme Court Approves Conflict of Interest Rules for the State Bar of California

Court approves more robust measures to guard against conflicts of interest involving members of the State Bar Board of Trustees and the State Bar Court.
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News Release - November 3, 2023

Kicking Off Court Adoption and Permanency Month

The annual event is celebrated nationally on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and some counties coordinate similar events throughout the year.
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Feature - September 19, 2023

Court Outreach Programs Make a Comeback

After being sidelined by the pandemic, court-supported outreach programs rebound.
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News Release - July 19, 2023

Ethics Committee Adopts Opinion about Court Invitations to Outside Speakers

Final opinion follows public comment and provides guidance for judges on ethical considerations when inviting outside speakers and groups to give educational presentations to the court
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