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News Release - April 20, 2020
Judges now have discretion to backdate modification requests for child, spousal, partner, or family support orders during the state of emergency.
Feature - March 4, 2020
A convening of educators and jurists focused on lowering student suspension rates and chronic absenteeism in rural communities.
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Feature - July 19, 2016
After more than a dozen years of striving for a more robust civics curriculum in California’s public schools, advocates for civic learning are about to get their wish.
News Release - July 27, 2017
A pilot program that funds free legal services for low-income Californians facing critical civil cases drastically increased the likelihood of settlement, improved the longevity of court orders, and reduced court costs, a new study shows.
News Release - November 17, 2017
At its meeting this week, the Judicial Council heard from the Pretrial Detention Reform Workgroup, approved legislative priorities, received an update on court innovation grants, and more.
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News Release - January 14, 2022
This year’s recommended legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform.
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News Release - January 21, 2022
Legislative agenda includes advocating for stable and reliable funding, securing more judgeships, and implementing pretrial detention reform
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News Release - May 1, 2018
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye appointed Commissioner Rebecca Wightman as a new advisory (non-voting) member to the Judicial Council.
News Release - September 21, 2018
At its Sept. 20–21 business meeting, the Judicial Council heard a report on how the judicial branch will help implement Senate Bill 10, recently signed legislation that will eliminate money bail for criminal defendants.
Feature - October 22, 2021
On October 21, Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) hosted a virtual Conversation with Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakakuye.
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News Release - November 13, 2020
Also reviewed best practices for courts to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act and proclaimed November as Court Adoption and Permanency Month
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Feature - March 28, 2017
Video with transcript of the Chief Justice's 2017 State of the Judiciary presented on Mar 27, 2017.
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