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Also hears about improvements to jury service, approves a new court technology plan, and supports strategies for ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects

Council will also get an overview of emerging area of environmental law and climate change and how the state’s judges are preparing.

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

Council also recognizes recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible

Justice Marsha Slough today announced she will retire Aug. 31, capping two decades of service as a judicial officer and nearly a decade as a Judicial Council member and leading voice on key judicial branch initiatives.

Courts around the state worked to restore, maintain, and even expand access to justice amid the continuing pandemic.

Council also recognizes recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award

“This year’s budget represents an unprecedented investment in our judicial branch,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.

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