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32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship

Hundreds of new state laws will take effect in the new year. Here are a few worth noting.

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council

Courts received more than 220 CARE Act petitions since the program launched in October; Judicial Council also hears reports on remote appearances, a new racial justice toolkit, and a program providing free legal services in high-stakes civil cases

Will also receive report on how remote appearances in civil cases are popular with court users and staff

As we turn the calendar to 2024, hundreds of new state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, with many to protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians. Here are a few worth noting.

Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear

Rearrest rates dropped for defendants released through pretrial programs

Alameda court’s program is just one example of how courts use technology to improve efficiency and services.

Los Angeles County's online tool is just one of the programs in the state helping parties settle their cases without a trip to the courthouse.

Santa Clara County Judge Katherine Lucero will head a new Office of Community and Youth Restoration, part of California's overhaul of its juvenile justice system.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that includes $1.2 billion in new funding for the judicial branch, including restoring $200 million in previous cuts and making major investments in judicial branch programs improving access to justice.