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News Release - January 19, 2024

California Courts Report Successful Start to CARE Act

Courts received more than 220 CARE Act petitions since the program launched in October; Judicial Council also hears reports on remote appearances, a new racial justice toolkit, and a program providing free legal services in high-stakes civil cases
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News Release - January 16, 2024

Judicial Council to Get Update on CARE Act Programs

Will also receive report on how remote appearances in civil cases are popular with court users and staff
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News Release - January 10, 2024

California Chief Justice Releases Statement on Governor's Budget Proposal

"Along with the rest of state government, the judicial branch must be part of the solution to close our anticipated statewide budget deficit," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.
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News Release - December 26, 2023

How Judicial Branch Attorneys Contributed to the Community in 2023

This year, California appellate attorneys helped a dozen refugee attorneys and judges from Afghanistan restart their careers in the United States; supported civics initiatives; and judged moot court competitions.
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News Release - December 21, 2023

California Supreme Court Amends Rules of Court Related to State Bar of California

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday approved two changes to California Rules of Court and rejected two others proposed by the State Bar of California.
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News Release - December 20, 2023

Commission to Consider Appointments to Courts of Appeal

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public hearings on Jan. 30 to consider two appointments to appellate courts in San Francisco and Sacramento.
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Feature - December 18, 2023

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2024

As we turn the calendar to 2024, hundreds of new state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, with many to protect the public and improve access to justice for all Californians. Here are a few worth noting.
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News Release - December 18, 2023

California Chief Justice Helps Dedicate New Imperial County Courthouse in El Centro

On Monday, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero traveled to her home county to celebrate the completion of a court facility years in the making.
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Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero cutting ribbon with Presiding Justice William D. Quan

Feature - December 13, 2023

Tri-Counties Judicial Mentor Program Offers Guidance to Attorneys Seeking Judgeships

Two-year-old program in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties has 22 volunteer judges mentoring 29 attorneys.
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Feature - December 12, 2023

2023 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.
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Feature - December 7, 2023

California Courts Formalize Hundreds of Adoptions Over Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Joyful families filled California courthouses in November as hundreds of adoptions of children in foster care were finalized during Court Adoption and Permanency Month. Events took place throughout the state, with many taking place on and around National Adoption Day on Nov. 18.

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News Release - December 6, 2023

California Supreme Court Hosts Oral Argument in Los Angeles

PHOTOS: The California Supreme Court marked its return to hearing oral argument in Los Angeles, a tradition put on hold for nearly four years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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