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Feature - May 12, 2025

Right to Be Judged by Your Peers Made Possible by Jurors

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 12–16, one way California courts recognize citizens for making the justice system work. Learn about initiatives to improve the jury system in California.
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News Release - March 18, 2025

California Chief Justice Delivers 2025 State of the Judiciary Address

Delivered at the state capitol building in Sacramento, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero stressed the judicial branch’s commitment to public service and access to justice for all Californians. See the full transcript, video, and photos from her address.
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Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public
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News Release - December 2, 2024

California Courts Implement CARE Act Statewide

CARE agreements and plans can include treatment, housing support, and other services for persons with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
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Feature - November 1, 2024

25 Years of Tradition—Court Adoption and Permanency Month

More than two decades of collaborative efforts among the Judicial Council, the superior courts, and partners in child welfare has achieved positive progress in improving adoption and permanency in California.
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News Release - October 2, 2024

Year in Review: California Supreme Court

Highlights and key statistics from the 2023–2024 court year
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Feature - September 6, 2024

California Courts Kick Off Constitution Month 2024

A commemoration sponsored by the Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative
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Feature - July 16, 2024

Online Tool to Request Reductions to Traffic Tickets Now Available in All 58 California Counties

More than 127,000 litigants have already used the MyCitations online tool, totaling nearly $50 million in reductions
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News Release - July 12, 2024

Judicial Council Allocates Funding to Trial Courts With $97 Million Required Cut

State budget also contains a commensurate reduction of 7.95% to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Judicial Council
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News Release - July 5, 2024

Judicial Council to Take Action on $97 Million Required Cut to Trial Courts

State budget also contains a commensurate reduction of up to 7.95% to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Judicial Council
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News Release - May 14, 2024

Appellate Mentorship Program Expands to Court of Appeal Attorneys

Program aims to diversify pool of justices and attorneys working in the appellate courts.
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Feature - March 21, 2024

Online Tool to Request Reductions to Traffic Tickets Continues to Expand Throughout California

More than 100,000 litigants have already used the MyCitations online tool, totaling $38.6 million in reductions
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MyCitations: Ability-to-Pay tool
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