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The Judicial Council on Friday awarded millions of dollars to fund pretrial projects in 16 trial courts throughout the state.

The Judicial Council presented the 2019 Distinguished Service Awards on Nov 14 in San Francisco. The prestigious Aranda Access to Justice Award was also presented in partnership with the California Lawyers Association and the California Judges Association.

Judge Carol Brosnahan, of the Superior Court of Alameda County, is the recipient of the 2019 Aranda Access to Justice Award. She was honored on Nov. 14, 2019, in a presentation that was live-streamed during the Judicial Council meeting.

At its Sept. 25 meeting, the council will consider funding for technology initiatives, a report on remote appearances, a new requirement for anti-bias training, and more.

The proposal from the council’s Technology Committee included 13 major areas of investment to receive budget funds allocated to modernize court operations.

Will receive reports on addressing defendants with mental health issues, how state youth facility closures will affect local courts

Goal is to expand vital public services with better-informed decision-making

Also approved revision to standard promoting an environment free of bias in court proceedings and declared November to be Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Technology projects will improve services for the public

Judicial Council to receive report about successful court practices that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic