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If confirmed, Judge Truc T. Do would be the first Asian American woman justice to serve on the Fourth District Court of Appeal.

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

Reviews how courts managed to stay open safely during the pandemic, leveraged technology, and commits to consider lessons learned to enhance access and equity

Will also review toolkit of best practices on complying with the Indian Child Welfare Act

Also reviewed best practices for courts to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act and proclaimed November as Court Adoption and Permanency Month

Since the COVID-19 state of emergency issued in mid-March, courts around the state have been holding more court hearings remotely. Now courts are looking for ways to expand remote technology to support community engagement. 

How the judicial branch kept courthouses open during a year of unprecedented challenges.

Justice Truc T. Do is the first Asian American woman justice on the Fourth District Court of Appeal. 

Council will also receive reports on the branch’s ability-to-pay program, self-help centers, and voice-to-text language services

Council also approves expansion of an online pilot program enabling low-income litigants to request reductions in traffic infraction fines and fees remotely

May 9-13 is Juror Appreciation Week, but courts are making the jury system better all year with check-in kiosks, text reminders, and web-based services.