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Feature - April 9, 2025

Remote Proceedings Have Enhanced California’s Courtrooms and Improved Court Participation

Survey results show more than 90% of participants in remote proceedings have a positive experience
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A remote proceeding that took place in the Mendocino Superior Court. A female judge sitting on the left side of the courtroom, and a screen showing remote participants is on the right side of the room.

News Release - February 10, 2025

California Supreme Court Appoints Nisha Shah Interim Executive Director of the California Habeas Corpus Resource Center

The California Supreme Court has appointed Nisha K. Shah, deputy director of litigation at the California Habeas Corpus Resource Center (HCRC), as interim executive director of that agency effective Feb. 16.
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Nisha Shah

Feature - December 12, 2023

2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.
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2023 Year In Review

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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Chart showing failure to appear and rearrest rates for the pretrial pilot program

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 - September 30, 2021

Year in Review: California Supreme Court

Highlights and key statistics from the 2020–2021 court year.
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California Supreme Court goes virtual

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