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Inspired by the Chief Justice, 13 California counties launch efforts to boost civic education.

Judges now have discretion to backdate modification requests for child, spousal, partner, or family support orders during the state of emergency.

The Judicial Council approved a revision to emergency rule 9 regarding the statutes of limitations for filing civil cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to clarify that the emergency rule also applies to “statutes of repose”.

The Judicial Council voted to end the COVID-19 emergency bail schedule, as California begins a phased re-opening and courts restore services shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The proposal from the council’s Technology Committee included 13 major areas of investment to receive budget funds allocated to modernize court operations.

Will also review toolkit of best practices on complying with the Indian Child Welfare Act

Also reviewed best practices for courts to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act and proclaimed November as Court Adoption and Permanency Month

The Judicial Council meets this Friday, May 21. The livestream will be posted at 9:30 a.m.

Goal is to expand vital public services with better-informed decision-making