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For the 20th consecutive year, events throughout the state will put an emphasis on finalizing forever homes.

Recent investments in technology and innovations in hybrid court design help connect more forever families.

For 19 years, the Judicial Council has recognized the ongoing efforts and achievements of juvenile courts and their justice partners to improve the outcomes for families and children in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

November is Court Adoption and Permanency Month. Learn about events being held statewide.

Hundreds of children awaiting adoption got their day in court and their forever families during the month of November.

In counties across the state, kids leave the courthouse with brand new beginnings.

  SAN FRANCISCO—At an urgent open meeting via teleconference, the Judicial Council unanimously adopted a new rule today that directs courts to allow people who have traffic tickets to appear for arraignment and trial without deposit of bail, unless...

The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions adopted a final opinion after considering public comments about whether judges may provide feedback on courtroom performance when requested by attorneys or their supervisors.   

The Judicial Council at its November 29–30 meeting approved changes to rules of court that govern appointed counsel in death penalty appeals and habeas corpus proceedings.

At its meeting today, the council approved 11 temporary emergency rules, including setting bail statewide at $0 for misdemeanors and lower-level felonies and staying eviction and foreclosure proceedings.

Final opinion follows public comment and provides advice to judges on using court databases to research cases

California Supreme Court ethics committee issued a final opinion after considering public comments outlining how judges may assist family members in law-related matters.