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Roughly 206 drug courts serve residents in 53 of California’s 58 counties. By helping people with substance abuse issues repair their lives, drug courts divert those who could otherwise cycle repeatedly through the criminal justice system.

California’s 75 teen courts let youth face a jury of their peers—and steer cases away from the juvenile justice system.

In 2018, a number of new laws were created in the hope of expanding the rights of Californians through the court system.

Thanks to the San Joaquin County's Collaborative Court program, close to 300 dedicated and determined treatment court participants have a lot to celebrate.

Governor Jerry Brown signed a state budget on Wednesday that will help restore court services slashed during the recession, fund courthouse projects, and improve access to justice for millions of Californians.  

A Q&A with Judge Donna Groman, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient, who overcame a tough childhood to become an advocate for California's at-risk youth.

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.