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Feature - June 2, 2025

New Riverside County Courthouse in Menifee Improves Service to the Public

Award-winning courthouse provides more space for attorneys, jurors, and litigants; also addressed security and accessibility issues at the previous facility

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Feature - May 27, 2025

California Justices Give Grads Lessons in Courage and Conviction

Justices Goodwin Liu, Leondra Kruger, and Kelli Evans addressed thousands of California's newest law school graduates this commencement season.

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Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

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

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Feature - December 12, 2024

2025 California Courts Calendar

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

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Feature - December 3, 2024

California Supreme Court’s Outreach Session Draws Fresno Students of All Ages

Under the leadership of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, the court traveled to Fresno to hear oral arguments with special guests from Fresno schools observing.

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Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative

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Feature - March 21, 2024

Online Tool to Request Reductions to Traffic Tickets Continues to Expand Throughout California

More than 100,000 litigants have already used the MyCitations online tool, totaling $38.6 million in reductions

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MyCitations: Ability-to-Pay tool

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Feature - May 17, 2023

Automated Tool Gives Judges Quick, Comprehensive Data for Making Pretrial Release Decisions for Jailed Individuals Awaiting Trial

Alameda court’s program is just one example of how courts use technology to improve efficiency and services.

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Judicial Branch Technology Committee

Strategic Plan for Technology

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Feature - September 22, 2022

Year in Review: California Supreme Court

Highlights and key statistics from the 2021–2022 court year.

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Feature - June 28, 2022

What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

“This year’s budget represents an unprecedented investment in our judicial branch,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.

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Feature - June 15, 2022

Courts Using Data to Improve Services

Data informs decisions on judge coverage, jury duty, and self-help services

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Data Analytics Advisory Committee

Court Innovation Grants

Government Technology article on Orange County court’s data pilot project

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Feature - March 28, 2022

Going Online to Settle Small Claims a Big Hit

Los Angeles County's online tool is just one of the programs in the state helping parties settle their cases without a trip to the courthouse.

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Feature - March 28, 2022

Justice Patricia Guerrero Sworn in to California Supreme Court

Justice Guerrero will participate in the court’s next oral argument session beginning April 5.

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