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Feature - March 28, 2022

Going Online to Settle Small Claims a Big Hit

Los Angeles County's online tool is just one of the programs in the state helping parties settle their cases without a trip to the courthouse.

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News Release - November 19, 2021

Council Receives Strategies for Helping Court Users at Risk of Becoming Homeless

Also approved revision to standard promoting an environment free of bias in court proceedings and declared November to be Court Adoption and Permanency Month

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News Release - October 1, 2021

Council Supports Efforts to Continue Modernizing Courts

Funding for remote video, online services, and other technology projects improves services and helps limit the impact of pandemic on court users

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Judicial Council members attending Oct. 1 meeting remotely - new members raise their hands to take the oath of service

News Release - January 22, 2021

Judicial Council Allocates $25 Million to Address Case Delays Due to COVID-19

Council also approves expansion of an online pilot program enabling low-income litigants to request reductions in traffic infraction fines and fees remotely

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Feature - December 22, 2020

2020 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

How the judicial branch kept courthouses open during a year of unprecedented challenges.

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event - November 19, 2021

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Update: Meeting Videocast

event - October 1, 2021

Judicial Council Meeting, October 1, 2021

Update: Meeting Videocast

VIA WEB CONFERENCE—The Judicial Council at its business meeting today approved a report summarizing innovative projects and a proposal for continued investment in technology solutions to improve court services and access for the public.

event - January 22, 2021

Judicial Council Meeting

Update: Meeting Videocast

Council also approves expansion of an online pilot program enabling low-income litigants to request reductions in traffic infraction fines and fees remotely

News Release - September 25, 2020

Judicial Council Approves $25 Million for Court Technology Projects

The proposal from the council’s Technology Committee included 13 major areas of investment to receive budget funds allocated to modernize court operations.

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News Release - September 21, 2020

Judicial Council Considers Funding for Court Technology Projects

At its Sept. 25 meeting, the council will consider funding for technology initiatives, a report on remote appearances, a new requirement for anti-bias training, and more.

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Technology

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event - September 25, 2020

Judicial Council Meeting

At its Sept. 25 meeting, the council will consider funding for technology initiatives, a report on remote appearances, a new requirement for anti-bias training, and more.

Feature - June 30, 2020

What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

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.