News Release - March 1, 2022
Data show steady increase over the last 16 years in the number of women, and justices and judges of color
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News Release - January 10, 2022
"I welcome the Governor’s continuing commitment to sustainable funding in his budget proposal for the judicial branch. He clearly recognizes how important equal access to justice is for all Californians," the Chief Justice said.
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Feature - November 23, 2021
Recent investments in technology and innovations in hybrid court design help connect more forever families.
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News Release - November 1, 2021
Longtime director of Supreme Court’s Criminal Central Staff steps down; first Latina to head a court central staff named as successor.
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Feature - September 30, 2021
Highlights and key statistics from the 2020–2021 court year.
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News Release - July 14, 2021
Remote hearings on Aug. 30 for the First and Sixth Appellate District nominations will be webcast live from the California Courts Newsroom.
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Feature - December 22, 2020
How the judicial branch kept courthouses open during a year of unprecedented challenges.
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The table below shows emergency orders that have been signed by the Chief Justice. Additional emergency orders will be added once they become available.
News Release - August 19, 2020
Jurist known for her intelligence, skill, and tireless commitment to expanding access to justice
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Collaborative justice courts have a dedicated calendar and judge to address specific types of issues
California currently has more than 400 collaborative justice courts in all but two small jurisdictions
Most drug court caseloads average between 75 and 100 participants while other collaborative courts tend to have smaller caseloads
Collaborative justice courts, also called problem-solving courts, promote accountability for youth and adults by combining judicial supervision with services and treatment to help them address the issues that led to the
Feature - June 26, 2020
Delayed by COVID-19 for nearly three months in most parts of the state, jury trials are resuming in counties large and small.
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News Release - June 3, 2020
Guide addresses more than 200 questions and topics related to facilities, personnel, jury management, case management and processing, and communications.
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