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News Release - November 30, 2018

Council Adopts New Rules on Appointed Counsel in Death Penalty Review Cases

The Judicial Council at its November 29–30 meeting approved changes to rules of court that govern appointed counsel in death penalty appeals and habeas corpus proceedings.
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News Release - February 28, 2018

Administrative Presiding Justice Judith McConnell Appoints Marsha Amin as Managing Attorney of the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District

Administrative Presiding Justice Judith McConnell today announced the appointment of Marsha Amin as the new Managing Attorney of the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One.
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News Release - May 14, 2019

Self-Help Resources Expand to Courts of Appeal

Self-represented litigants who seek help with appealing their case now have access to a new online resource center.
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A new online resource center for self-represented litigants who seek help with the appeals process.

News Release - May 2, 2019

Chief Justice Appoints New Members to Judicial Council

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye made new appointments to the Judicial Council, the policymaking body of the California courts.
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News Release - March 5, 2021

Judicial Council to Hear Plan to Expand Digital Court

Will receive reports on addressing defendants with mental health issues, how state youth facility closures will affect local courts
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News Release - August 25, 2016

Judicial Council Approves Process for Awarding $25 Million for Court Innovations

At its meeting today, the Judicial Council adopted a process to award $25 million in grant funding to promote innovative and efficient programs in the courts.
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The council receives information about the court innovation grant program included in the Budget Act of 2016.

News Release - June 22, 2016

California's Fifth District Court of Appeal to Webcast Oral Argument

The Fresno-based Fifth District Court of Appeal will begin webcasting on June 29, according to Administrative Presiding Justice Brad Hill.
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Feature - December 20, 2021

2021 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to challenge the state’s ability to ensure access to justice for the citizens of California. But like the previous year, California’s Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and the Judicial Council supported the courts as they remained flexible and innovative to ensure the justice system was open and vital services remained accessible to the public.

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Feature - June 28, 2022

What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

“This year’s budget represents an unprecedented investment in our judicial branch,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.
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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 - February 14, 2023

Commission Confirms Appointment to Third District Court of Appeal

Judge Shama Hakim Mesiwala was unanimously confirmed as an associate justice of the Third District Court of Appeal in Sacramento.
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Chief Justice Guerrero shaking hands with Justice Mesiwala during COJA

News Release - September 21, 2020

Judicial Council Considers Funding for Court Technology Projects

At its Sept. 25 meeting, the council will consider funding for technology initiatives, a report on remote appearances, a new requirement for anti-bias training, and more.
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