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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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News Release - March 28, 2024

Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will consider appointments to appellate courts in San Francisco and Los Angeles on May 14.
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Judge Tara Desautels

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

News Release - March 1, 2024

Survey Results: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse

Data show steady increase over the last 18 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color
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Chart showing how the percentage of California judges and justices has gotten more diverse from 2006 to 2023

Feature - January 25, 2024

Meet the Judicial Council’s New Administrative Director: Shelley Curran

With 20 years in the public sector, and the last 14 at the council, Curran has been a key player in guiding judicial branch reforms in areas such as remote court proceedings, pretrial detention, and evidence-based practices in sentencing.
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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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2023 Year In Review

News Release - September 19, 2023

Council Approves Naming Two Courthouses After Distinguished Jurists and Public Servants

Recognizes role models of diversity, equity, and inclusion: former Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and former Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso
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New Judicial Council members taking oath of office

News Release - September 19, 2023

Judicial Council Names Shelley Curran Next Administrative Director

Curran, the council’s chief policy and research officer, will assume the judicial branch leadership role Jan. 1.
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News Release - July 21, 2023

Pretrial Programs Released More Defendants Before Trial, Decreased Rearrest Rates

Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear
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Chart showing failure to appear and rearrest rates for the pretrial pilot program

News Release - July 17, 2023

Study Shows Positive Impact of Pretrial Programs for Defendants Awaiting Trial

Rearrest rates dropped for defendants released through pretrial programs
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News Release - June 29, 2023

Chief Justice Appoints Nine 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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News Release - March 24, 2023

In Memoriam: Justice Norman Epstein

The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District on Friday announced the death of Justice Norman Epstein, who retired in 2018 after a nearly 45-year tenure with the judicial branch.
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Video: California Appellate Court Legacy Project, Justice Norman Epstein
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