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News Release - March 24, 2023

Council Hears How Online Tool for Requesting Fine and Fee Reductions Helps Courts and Litigants

Study shows that low-income litigants using the tool were more likely to repay as the amount ordered decreases
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Feature - February 24, 2023

California Mock Trials Return to the Courtroom to Showcase Emerging Legal Talents

Recent social media posts from courts and educators in California tell the stories of courtrooms staying open on nights and weekends for the return of the Mock Trial Program, an annual competition held remotely for the last two years.
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News Release - January 20, 2023

Judicial Council Allocates Funding to Help Courts Implement CARE Act

Funding included in the legislation will help courts provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
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News Release - January 13, 2023

Judicial Council to Consider Funding to Help Courts Implement CARE Act

The legislation seeks to provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
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Feature - September 13, 2022

Elementary Schoolers Interview California Supreme Court Justice

Students learn about Justice Patricia Guerrero’s path to the bench and her role as a member of the state’s high court
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News Release - September 13, 2022

Judicial Council to Review Funding for Court Technology

Technology projects will improve services for the public
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News Release - July 15, 2022

Council Allocates Trial Court Funding from State Budget

The council also approved the latest plan for new courthouse construction.
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News Release - May 13, 2022

Council Approves Proposals by Circulating Order

Judicial Council approved 16 proposals via circulating order that improve court operations and services for the public
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News Release - April 27, 2022

2022 Civic Learning Awards Honor Models for Civic Learning

Schools in Orange and Fresno counties earn top civics honor; Los Angeles County teacher Joel Snyder named Champion of Civics.
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News Release - March 11, 2022

Judicial Council Votes to Retire Remaining Emergency Rules

Takes effect June 30; follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures
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News Release - March 4, 2022

Judicial Council to Consider Ending Remaining Emergency Rules

Proposed action follows the Chief Justice's rescission of four other pandemic-related measures
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News Release - January 21, 2022

Council Approves Legislative Priorities for the Courts

Legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform
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