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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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Feature - June 25, 2024

State Treatment Courts Convene for RISE24

County Collaborative Court teams join 7,000 justice, treatment, and social service professionals for largest conference on addiction, mental health, and justice reform.
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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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Feature - June 10, 2024

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Diversity in the California Courts: Alameda County Judge Victoria Kolakowski

Judge Kolakowski is the first transgender judge in California
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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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Veterans Resentencing Information SB 1209
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Feature - April 15, 2024

Students in Northern Central Valley Welcome Chief Justice Guerrero

On her way to the Glenn County Courthouse Dedication, the state's Chief Justice pays a visit to a local middle school.
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California Commission on Access to Justice Policy Brief: Attorney Deserts
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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

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…
Contra Costa County Office of Education: 2024 Mock Trial Results
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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News Release - March 15, 2024

Judge Marla O. Anderson to Retire from Bench, Judicial Council Leadership

Judge Anderson will retire April 30, after nearly 30 years as a Monterey County judge and a decade as a member of the policymaking body for California’s court system.
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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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News Release - December 18, 2023

California Chief Justice Helps Dedicate New Imperial County Courthouse in El Centro

On Monday, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero traveled to her home county to celebrate the completion of a court facility years in the making.
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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero cutting ribbon with Presiding Justice William D. Quan

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