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News Release - November 13, 2023

Report: Pandemic Spurred Advances in Court Technology and Remote Access

Judicial Council to receive report about successful court practices that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic
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News Release - November 3, 2023

Kicking Off Court Adoption and Permanency Month

The annual event is celebrated nationally on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and some counties coordinate similar events throughout the year.
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News Release - August 30, 2023

California Chief Justice Leads Constitution Month Celebrations

For the first time, California's civic education community hosts a monthlong celebration of the U.S. Constitution.
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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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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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Feature - May 1, 2023

Meet Our Highest 2023 Civic Learning Award Honorees

Maple Creek Elementary from Fresno County, Dale Junior High School and Gilbert High School from Orange County earned the top awards.
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News Release - March 27, 2023

California Chief Justice Delivers State of the Judiciary Address

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero delivered her first State of the Judiciary Address to the California Legislature on March 27, 2023.
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News Release - March 7, 2023

Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal

April 17 virtual hearings will be webcast live on the California Courts Newsroom.
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News Release - March 1, 2023

Survey Results: California Bench Continues to Grow More Diverse

Data show steady increase over the last 17 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color
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Chart showing steady increase over the last 17 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color in California

Feature - February 24, 2023

California Mock Trials Return to the Courtroom to Showcase Emerging Legal Talents

Recent social media posts from courts and educators in California tell the stories of courtrooms staying open on nights and weekends for the return of the Mock Trial Program, an annual competition held remotely for the last two years.
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Teach Democracy Mock Trial Program
Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative
National High School Mock Trial Championship
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Feature - December 27, 2022

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero

On January 3, 2023, Justice Patricia Guerrero assumed the lead role on the California Supreme Court and the Judicial Council of California.
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News Release - December 23, 2022

California Supreme Court Extends Provisional Licensing Program through 2025

Court also directs State Bar to reopen part of the program to new applicants, with a Dec. 31, 2023 deadline.
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