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Superior court partners with the county public defender on remote hearings and other services for litigants without need for courthouse visit

Survey results show more than 90% of participants in remote proceedings have a positive experience

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship

Court self-help staff join other local, state, and federal agencies at two county disaster recovery centers to provide resources to self-represented litigants affected by wildfires

Year-round JusticeCorps program trains college students and recent graduates to help litigants without attorneys navigate the court system

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

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

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

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

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

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

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