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News Release - June 22, 2016

California's Fifth District Court of Appeal to Webcast Oral Argument

The Fresno-based Fifth District Court of Appeal will begin webcasting on June 29, according to Administrative Presiding Justice Brad Hill.
Fifth Appellate District
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Fifth District Court of Appeal, Fresno

News Release - May 18, 2017

Chief Justice directs action on traffic, civil cases, self-represented litigants, and technology

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye directs immediate council action on four recommendations from the Futures Commission.
Related:
Futures Commission Report
Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye
Judicial Council of California
Chief Justice's Letter to Judicial Council Internal Chairs and Administrative D…
Chief Justice
Self-Help
Technology
Criminal Justice Reform

Feature - June 9, 2017

Courts Offer Self-Help Services Remotely

Videoconference technology helps deliver self-help services remotely and increases a court's outreach.
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SHARP program
Self-Help website
SHARP program
Self-Help
Technology
Innovations
Butte
Lake
Tehama

Feature - August 10, 2017

Civics Movement Gains Ground

Inspired by the Chief Justice, 13 California counties launch efforts to boost civic education.
Civics
Chief Justice
Santa Clara
Humboldt
Fresno
Sacramento
Butte
Yolo
Contra Costa
Alameda
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Orange
San Diego
Imperial
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judge and teacher in classroom with group of students in classroom

Feature - August 31, 2017

Courts Adapt to Tech-Savvy Users

More than 150 judges, court managers and IT professionals came together in Sacramento last week to find new ways to harness technologies to offer better service and access to the public.
Los Angeles
Orange
Modoc
San Diego
Fresno
Technology
Innovations
Chief Justice
E-Filing
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Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye speaks to attendees at the Judicial Branch Technology Summit.

Feature - March 18, 2019

2011–2019: The Judicial Branch Under the Leadership of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

As the Chief Justice prepares to address the Legislature on the 2019 State of the Judiciary, a look back at some key judicial branch milestones.
Chief Justice
Bail
Pretrial
Budget
Self-Help
Judicial Council
Construction
Physical Access
Futures Commission
Technology
Civics

News Release - May 14, 2019

Self-Help Resources Expand to Courts of Appeal

Self-represented litigants who seek help with appealing their case now have access to a new online resource center.
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Fifth District Court of Appeal
Appellate Self-Help Resource Center
California Courts Self-Help Center
Fifth Appellate District
Innovations
Technology
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A new online resource center for self-represented litigants who seek help with the appeals process.

Feature - October 10, 2019

Judicial Council Presents 2019 Awards of Distinction and Service

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.
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Distinguished Service Awards
Aranda Access to Justice Award
Judge Chittick's Veterans Treatment Court
Alameda
Collaborative Courts
Fresno
Drug Court
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Fresno County Superior Court Judge Hilary Chittick was one of three jurists honored by the council this year.

Feature - May 19, 2020

Supreme Court Rolls Out Oral Argument by Videoconference

Since April, the state Supreme Court rolled a large screen television into its San Francisco courtroom to conduct oral arguments.
Oral Arguments
Covid-19
Technology
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Social distancing in the Supreme Court of California's courtroom in San Francisco. May 5, 2020

Feature - April 6, 2021

Court Self-Help Centers Offer In-Person, Remote Assistance to Californians Amid Pandemic

Court self-help centers aim to help Californians without legal representation navigate the court system.
Related:
Report: Impact of SelfHelp Center Expansion in California Courts
Self-Help
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