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Feature - July 2, 2025

California Courts and Judicial Council Inspire New Generation of Court Leaders

Graduates from award-winning fellowship program reflect on opportunity to work directly in court administration
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News Release - May 17, 2024

Chief Justice Creates Task Force on Use of Generative AI in the California Courts

Work must focus on preserving public trust and confidence in the judicial process, along with accountability, transparency, and privacy for the public
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News Release - May 10, 2024

Judicial Council to Get Update on Generative AI and Potential Impact on California Courts

Will also hear recommendations for the Chief Justice on next steps for the judicial branch
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News Release - March 21, 2024

Location for New Nevada City Courthouse Narrowed Down to Three Potential Sites

Project Advisory Group picked the sites based on size, neighboring services, transportation options, and other criteria
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Map showing the three finalist sites for the New Nevada City Courthouse

News Release - September 14, 2023

Judicial Council Announces 2023 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Council also recognizes recipient of the Aranda Access to Justice Award
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2023 Distinguished Service Awards and Aranda Award

News Release - July 21, 2023

Pretrial Programs Released More Defendants Before Trial, Decreased Rearrest Rates

Report says use of risk assessment tools, support services, and reminder systems show promise in reducing rearrests and failures to appear
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Chart showing failure to appear and rearrest rates for the pretrial pilot program

Feature - July 5, 2023

Courts Continue to Improve How They Use Data to Provide Better Service to Public

Data-informed decisions help courts manage caseloads, provide interpreter coverage, make jury duty more efficient, and more
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News Release - June 28, 2023

Justice Marsha Slough to Retire from Appellate Court, Judicial Council Leadership

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.
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Feature - May 17, 2023

Automated Tool Gives Judges Quick, Comprehensive Data for Making Pretrial Release Decisions for Jailed Individuals Awaiting Trial

Alameda court’s program is just one example of how courts use technology to improve efficiency and services.
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News Release - May 12, 2023

Council Continues to Support Implementation of CARE Act

Approves new court rules and forms, will collect implementation data, and provide training and technical assistance for judges and court staff
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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero leads the May 12 Judicial Council meeting. She is supported by the council's Acting Administrative Director Millicent Tidwell (left) and California Supreme Court Justice Carol Corrigan (right).

News Release - May 5, 2023

Council to Consider New Court Rules to Implement the CARE Act

The council will also get an update on the statewide pretrial release program
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Feature - March 16, 2022

Chief Justice Delivers State of the Judiciary Address

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye released today her annual State of the Judiciary address, recorded prior to the first in-person Judicial Council meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye

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