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Feature - July 2, 2025

California Courts and Judicial Council Inspire New Generation of Court Leaders

Graduated students from award-winning fellowship program reflect on opportunity to work directly in court administration
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Capital Fellows Program
Sacramento State University Center for California Studies
Judicial Council
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2025 Judicial Fellows pose for a photo

News Release - May 21, 2025

Judge Ana España Named 2025 Wilmont Sweeney Juvenile Court Judge of the Year

San Diego judge champions “Kin-First” culture in child welfare system and develops strong partnerships with local agencies and Native American tribes
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Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee
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Judge Ana España

Feature - April 23, 2025

San Bernardino County Brings Legal Services to Court Users in Remote Areas

Superior court partners with the county public defender on remote hearings and other services for litigants without need for courthouse visit
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San Bernardino County Public Defender: A Place for Second Chances
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Remote Access – San Bernardino Superior Court
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litigants and court staff at table

Feature - March 11, 2025

California High School Students Compete to Become 2025 State Mock Trial Championship Team

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship
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Teach Democracy
National High School Mock Trial Championship
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San Diego mock trial champions 2025

Feature - February 11, 2025

California Judges Receive National LGBTQ+ Award

Alameda County Judge Victoria Kolakowski and Los Angeles County Judge D. Zeke Zeidler honored by American Bar Association commission for advancing LGBTQ+ individuals in the legal profession and championing LGBTQ+ causes
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Nation’s first transgender trial judge Victoria Kolakowski to receive Stonewall…
Los Angeles County Judge D. Zeke Zeidler to receive ABA Stonewall Award
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2025 Stonewall Award recipients

Feature - September 26, 2024

California Native American Day Highlights Support for State's Native Communities

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council
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Governor's Office of Tribal Affairs: Courts
California Native American Day
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Assemblymember James Ramos and performers at San Bernardino court ceremony

Feature - June 10, 2024

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Diversity in the California Courts: Alameda County Judge Victoria Kolakowski

Judge Kolakowski is the first transgender judge in California
Judicial Council
Superior Courts
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A heart in the design of the pride flag

News Release - December 26, 2023

How Judicial Branch Attorneys Contributed to the Community in 2023

This year, California appellate attorneys helped a dozen refugee attorneys and judges from Afghanistan restart their careers in the United States; supported civics initiatives; and judged moot court competitions.
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afghan attorneys at cja

Feature - May 22, 2023

San Diego Court’s Town Hall Explains the Child Welfare Process to the Public

Answers questions about juvenile court, confidentiality, and acting in the best interests of children
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two people sit in a courtroom before a judge on the bench and a court reporter on the side of the room

Feature - March 21, 2023

Reaching Court Users in Nation's Largest County

Residents along the California/Arizona state-line in San Bernardino County recently celebrated the expansion of services at the Needles courthouse
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outdoor shot of frong of needles courthouse

Feature - February 24, 2023

California Mock Trials Return to the Courtroom to Showcase Emerging Legal Talents

Recent social media posts from courts and educators in California tell the stories of courtrooms staying open on nights and weekends for the return of the Mock Trial Program, an annual competition held remotely for the last two years.
Related:
Teach Democracy Mock Trial Program
Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative
National High School Mock Trial Championship
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students in suits seated and clapping in assembly

Feature - June 15, 2022

Courts Using Data to Improve Services

Data informs decisions on judge coverage, jury duty, and self-help services
Related:
Data Analytics Advisory Committee
Court Innovation Grants
Government Technology article on Orange County court’s data pilot project
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