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

Hundreds of new state laws will take effect in the new year. Here are a few worth noting.

A Q&A on the founding and early days of the El Dorado County and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court

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.

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council

California made a $60 million investment in this child advocate program, which aims to help the 70,000 children in the state’s foster care system. Photo: Jason Doiy

More than 100,000 litigants have already used the MyCitations online tool, totaling $38.6 million in reductions

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.

Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear

Rearrest rates dropped for defendants released through pretrial programs

Answers questions about juvenile court, confidentiality, and acting in the best interests of children

Technology projects include advancing the use of online and remote tools.