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Hundreds of new state laws will take effect in the new year. Here are a few worth noting.

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

Keep track of court holidays, council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument dates by downloading the 2025 calendar

A Q&A on the founding and early days of the El Dorado County and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court

Also recognizes distinguished public service and approves updates to juror oaths

Statewide conference brought together members of the legal community to highlight services and tools to help court users in civil cases who can’t afford attorneys

Will also consider revisions to adoption forms and plain-language oaths for jurors

More than two decades of collaborative efforts among the Judicial Council, the superior courts, and partners in child welfare has achieved positive progress in improving adoption and permanency in California.

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council

New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects

Learn about historic jurists and landmark state and federal court cases impacting Hispanic/Latino history in California

Council will also get an overview of emerging area of environmental law and climate change and how the state’s judges are preparing.