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A convening of educators and jurists focused on lowering student suspension rates and chronic absenteeism in rural communities.

In a commentary, Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar reflects on growing up in the Imperial Valley and progress achieved through the Keeping Kids in School and Out of Court Initiative.

Hundreds of new laws went into effect Jan. 1, including many that will protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians.

California superior courts received more than 200,000 petitions for resentencing or applications for reclassification during the first 13 months after voters approved Proposition 47.

From erasing old marijuana convictions to helping courts weather natural disasters, track the new laws that will change California courts in 2019.

A Q&A with Judge Donna Groman, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient, who overcame a tough childhood to become an advocate for California's at-risk youth.

Today the California State Legislature sent an historic bill to the Governor that will fundamentally change California's pretrial release and detention system. 

Juvenile courts in California are uniquely responsible for the treatment and rehabilitation of young offenders. But increasingly, courts and schools are recognizing the value of keeping students in classrooms and out of the court system altogether.

In 2018, a number of new laws were created in the hope of expanding the rights of Californians through the court system.

Pretrial Detention Reform Workgroup and retired Judge Richard Couzens honored for their work that led to a new law that replaces money bail with risk assessment.

At its Sept. 20–21 business meeting, the Judicial Council heard a report on how the judicial branch will help implement Senate Bill 10, recently signed legislation that will eliminate money bail for criminal defendants.

A new proposal by the Commission on the Future of California’s Court System seeks to do away with the oversized consequences of traffic tickets by making minor offenses civil violations.