Feature - May 17, 2023
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
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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News Release - May 5, 2023
The council will also get an update on the statewide pretrial release program
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Change of venue is the transfer of a legal action from one county to another county for trial. In criminal cases a change of venue is permitted if, for example, the court believes the defendant cannot receive a fair trial in a given county. Reasons for changes of venue include pretrial publicity, bias, political atmosphere, and any other circumstance that the parties believe would prevent them from obtaining a fair trial in the county in which the case was originally filed.
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News Release - November 29, 2022
Hoshino will retire on Dec. 31 after eight years leading the council's staff organization.
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News Release - September 20, 2022
California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Tuesday honored Judicial Council Administrative Director Martin Hoshino with the Chief Justice Award for Exemplary Service and Leadership, which honors an individual or organization for outstanding service to the judicial branch.
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News Release - July 15, 2022
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye appointed one new voting member and four new advisory (non-voting) members to the Judicial Council. She also reappointed three voting members.
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Feature - March 16, 2022
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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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 - 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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Feature - December 20, 2021
In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to challenge the state’s ability to ensure access to justice for the citizens of California. But like the previous year, California’s Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and the Judicial Council supported the courts as they remained flexible and innovative to ensure the justice system was open and vital services remained accessible to the public.
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Feature - September 30, 2021
Highlights and key statistics from the 2020–2021 court year.
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