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Feature - December 7, 2023

California Courts Formalize Hundreds of Adoptions Over Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Joyful families filled California courthouses in November as hundreds of adoptions of children in foster care were finalized during Court Adoption and Permanency Month. Events took place throughout the state, with many taking place on and around National Adoption Day on Nov. 18.

Guide to adoptions in California

National Adoption Day

The AFCARS Report: California

Superior Courts

Judicial Council

a new adoptive father and son in Riverside Superior Court

News Release - December 6, 2023

California Supreme Court Hosts Oral Argument in Los Angeles

PHOTOS: The California Supreme Court marked its return to hearing oral argument in Los Angeles, a tradition put on hold for nearly four years during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supreme Court

Feature - November 30, 2023

Honoring California’s Native American Judges: Judge Deborah Sanchez

Part four in a series honoring Native American judges on the California bench.

Judicial Council

Superior Courts

Native American Chumash Tray and baskets

News Release - November 30, 2023

California Supreme Court to Implement New Video Conferencing System

The California Supreme Court will use the Zoom for Government service for counsel who choose to appear remotely beginning Dec. 5 for its oral argument session in Los Angeles.

Supreme Court

Feature - November 28, 2023

Judicial Council Honors 2023 Distinguished Service and Aranda Access to Justice Award Recipients

See photos and videos from the awards presentation held earlier this month to honor this year’s honorees.

Judicial Council

Three people standing next to each other, each holding an award

Feature - November 9, 2023

Honoring California’s Native American Judges

This month, California's judicial branch commemorates the contributions of four judges who served the state courts.

Judicial Council

News Release - November 8, 2023

Court of Appeal to Hold Education Program for High School Students

On Thursday, the Second Appellate District, Division Six (Ventura) will hold a special oral argument outreach session for high school students.

Courts of Appeal

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.

National Adoption Day

California Child Welfare Indicators Project

2023 Resolution

Superior Courts

Judicial Council

inside courtroom pile of stuffed bear surrounding a child

News Release - October 2, 2023

CARE Act Launches Today: Here’s What to Know

California courts in seven counties on Monday launched the CARE Act, a new pathway to deliver mental health treatment and support services to the most vulnerable Californians.

Superior Courts