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Feature - May 22, 2023

San Diego Court’s Town Hall Explains the Child Welfare Process to the Public

Answers questions about juvenile court, confidentiality, and acting in the best interests of children
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Feature - May 17, 2023

Automated Tool Gives Judges Quick, Comprehensive Data for Making Pretrial Release Decisions for Jailed Individuals Awaiting Trial

Alameda court’s program is just one example of how courts use technology to improve efficiency and services.
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Feature - May 8, 2023

Jurors Ensure Fundamental Right to Be Judged by Your Peers

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 8–12, one way California courts thank citizens for making the justice system work. Learn about initiatives to improve the jury system in California.
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News Release - May 5, 2023

Council to Consider New Court Rules to Implement the CARE Act

The council will also get an update on the statewide pretrial release program
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Feature - May 3, 2023

Request Fine and Fee Reduction Without Going to the Courthouse

Close to 50K low-income litigants have already used the online MyCitations tool, totaling $20 million in reductions
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News Release - March 24, 2023

Council Hears How Online Tool for Requesting Fine and Fee Reductions Helps Courts and Litigants

Study shows that low-income litigants using the tool were more likely to repay as the amount ordered decreases
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News Release - March 20, 2023

Courts Help Californians Save Millions With Online Tool for Requesting Fine and Fee Reductions

New report shows close to 50K low-income litigants have used the MyCitations tool, totaling $20 million in reductions
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News Release - January 20, 2023

Judicial Council Allocates Funding to Help Courts Implement CARE Act

Funding included in the legislation will help courts provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
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News Release - January 13, 2023

Judicial Council to Consider Funding to Help Courts Implement CARE Act

The legislation seeks to provide services and support to persons living with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
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Feature - December 16, 2022

2022 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.
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News Release - December 2, 2022

Recommendations for Conducting Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases

Feedback collected for a companion report on the use of remote technology in trial court civil actions was overwhelmingly positive
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Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye leads the December 2 Judicial Council business meeting, her last council meeting before she steps down from being Chief Justice of California.

News Release - November 28, 2022

Judicial Council to Receive Report on Remote Proceedings in Civil Cases

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye hosts her last meeting as chair of the Judicial Council.
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