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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.

Guide to adoptions in California

National Adoption Day

The AFCARS Report: California

Superior Courts

Judicial Council

a new adoptive father and son in Riverside Superior Court

Feature - December 5, 2023

Jury Service and Fairness: Understanding the Challenges of Implicit Bias

New video for jurors aligns with Council's strategic plan to promote education on unconscious bias.

The Strategic Plan for California's Judicial Branch

Work Group to Enhance Administrative Standards Addressing Bias in Court Proceed…

2023 California Rules of Court: Rule 10.469

Judicial Council

Superior Courts

Feature - November 30, 2023

Honoring California’s Native American Judges: Judge Deborah Sanchez

Part four in a series honoring Native American judges on the California bench.

Judicial Council

Superior Courts

Native American Chumash Tray and baskets

Feature - November 16, 2023

Supporting Native American Communities in Our Court Systems

Tribal and state courts work together to improve outcomes for Native Americans involved in the justice system

Judicial Council

Superior Courts

News Release - October 2, 2023

CARE Act Launches Today: Here’s What to Know

California courts in seven counties on Monday launched the CARE Act, a new pathway to deliver mental health treatment and support services to the most vulnerable Californians.

Superior Courts

Feature - September 19, 2023

Court Outreach Programs Make a Comeback

After being sidelined by the pandemic, court-supported outreach programs rebound.

Superior Courts

judge in classroom hand raised by student

Feature - September 5, 2023

California Courts Engage the Next Generation of Public Service Leaders

An on-the-job opportunity prepares the next generation to lead the administration of justice in California.

California State University, Sacramento: Capital Fellows Program

Judicial Fellowship Program

Judicial Council

Superior Courts

News Release - August 30, 2023

California Chief Justice Leads Constitution Month Celebrations

For the first time, California's civic education community hosts a monthlong celebration of the U.S. Constitution.

Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative

Judges in the Classroom

Constitution Month

Chief Justice

Superior Courts

News Release - July 19, 2023

Ethics Committee Adopts Opinion about Court Invitations to Outside Speakers

Final opinion follows public comment and provides guidance for judges on ethical considerations when inviting outside speakers and groups to give educational presentations to the court

Courts of Appeal

Superior Courts