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Feature - February 9, 2026

Save a Trip to the Courthouse: Contest Your Traffic Ticket Online

MyCitations website allows defendants to contest eligible traffic citations by submitting a written statement and uploading evidence
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Fromthecourts - February 9, 2026

Contra Costa Superior Court Introduces “Coco” Chatbot Available February 10, 2026

In its continued effort to enhance accessibility to Court services, the Contra Costa Superior Court is pleased to announce the release of Coco, a conversational online chatbot and virtual assistant, for use by members of the public. Coco will be available on the Court’s homepage at https://contracosta.courts.ca.gov/ starting February 10, 2026.  Coco provides general information about Court-related services, forms, and processes in plain language to assist users in navigating the website and accessing content directly relevant to their needs.   

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Feature - February 3, 2026

Milestones for African Americans in the California Judicial Branch

Learn more about historical milestones including landmark court cases and legislation, prominent African American citizens, and African American jurists who have impacted California history in our interactive timeline.
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Fromthecourts - February 2, 2026

Court Launches Comprehensive Pretrial Services Program

Collaboration between Court, County and community-based organizations aims to support defendants, protect victims, and reduce recidivism

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Fromthecourts - February 2, 2026

Probate Mandatory Settlement Conference Week Begins March 9, 2026

Probate Mandatory Settlement Conference Week seeks to assist litigants with resolving their cases before trial. In partnership with volunteer attorneys serving as mediators, SBSC will set settlement conferences during this week-long event. Settlement conferences are an excellent alternative to trial and allow all parties to reach a mutually beneficial resolution in a timely manner.

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Fromthecourts - January 29, 2026

Solano County Power Women Host Girls on the Rise Seminar March 14 to Inspire Next Generation of Women Leaders

Presented by the Solano Superior Court and the Solano County Bar Association, 2026 marks the third year Girls on the Rise will be presented in Solano County. The event is designed to provide future women professionals with exposure to influential leaders who will share the stories of their career trajectories and engage in meaningful discussions about challenges and opportunities for women in a variety of professional fields.

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News Release - January 22, 2026

California Supreme Court Appoints Member to Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions

The California Supreme Court announced the appointment of one new member to the Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions.
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Feature - January 20, 2026

Building Safer Communities, One Young Adult at a Time

How a collaborative court approach can help 18–25 year olds turn their lives around and prepare them for adulthood
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Judge Bruce Chan, founder of the San Francisco YAC program (second to the left) and YAC staff.

News Release - January 9, 2026

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

"I appreciate Governor Newsom’s ongoing support of the judicial branch to ensure Californians continue to have access to critical services even during these challenging budget times," said Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero.
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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero during State of Judiciary address

Feature - December 30, 2025

New California Laws Going into Effect in 2026

Hundreds of new California laws will take effect in 2026. Here are a few worth noting.
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Feature - December 19, 2025

2025 Year in Review

See this year's highlights of the judicial branch actions, initiatives, and achievements that helped to improve access to justice for the people of California.
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News Release - December 18, 2025

California Supreme Court Approves More Rigorous Standards for Bar Exam Experts

The California Supreme Court on Thursday approved a proposed set of qualification standards for experts involved in developing California’s Bar Exam, but the court modified the proposal to tighten the eligibility requirements for those responsible for question accuracy, content validation, and score setting.
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