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San Diego judge champions “Kin-First” culture in child welfare system and develops strong partnerships with local agencies and Native American tribes

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship

Court self-help staff join other local, state, and federal agencies at two county disaster recovery centers to provide resources to self-represented litigants affected by wildfires

Year-round JusticeCorps program trains college students and recent graduates to help litigants without attorneys navigate the court system

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

More than 100,000 litigants have already used the MyCitations online tool, totaling $38.6 million in reductions

Alameda court’s program is just one example of how courts use technology to improve efficiency and services.

“This year’s budget represents an unprecedented investment in our judicial branch,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.

Since the COVID-19 state of emergency issued in mid-March, courts around the state have been holding more court hearings remotely. Now courts are looking for ways to expand remote technology to support community engagement. 

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.