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Feature - April 19, 2017

Court Users Flock to Self-Help Centers

How are self-help centers being managed with shrinking resources? This newsroom feature takes a look at two very different centers sharing the same challenges.
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1.2 million unrepresented Californians visit self-help centers each year for help on cases that include divorces, child custody, evictions and restraining orders.

Feature - February 2, 2018

California Courthouses: Building Safer, Stronger, Better Facilities for the Public

Since 2002, the judicial branch has overseen the addition of 29 new safe and accessible court facilities around the state, improving access to justice for millions of Californians.
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Feature - March 7, 2018

Millions of Californians Without Lawyers Find Help in the Courts

Facing growing numbers of civil and family law litigants representing themselves, courts are expanding services offered through “self-help” centers.
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Stanislaus
Santa Cruz
Kings
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Martin Hoshino

Feature - May 30, 2018

Can We Text You?

As Californians do more business on mobile devices, the state’s courts are joining in on the trend, from texting court payments to receiving jury service updates.
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Feature - June 27, 2018

What's in the Judicial Branch Budget?

Governor Jerry Brown signed a state budget on Wednesday that will help restore court services slashed during the recession, fund courthouse projects, and improve access to justice for millions of Californians.  
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Self-Help
Traffic Amnesty
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Martin Hoshino
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News Release - August 26, 2019

Preliminary Report Updates Priority List for New Courthouse Construction Projects

At its meeting this week, a council advisory committee will receive a draft report with an updated priority list for new courthouse construction projects statewide.
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California Courthouse Construction, Explained
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Feature - August 26, 2019

California Courthouse Construction, Explained

Find out who replaces outdated court facilities in California, what new courthouses are on the way, and how future projects are being prioritized.
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Aerial view of construction site for the new Tuolumne County Courthouse in Sonora.

News Release - September 27, 2019

Committee to Consider New Priority List for Courthouse Construction Projects

The committee will also consider adjustments made to the scoring process and criteria considered.
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The Butte County courthouse in Chico opened in 2015. The modern and secure facility consolidated operations from two existing facilities that were overcrowded and suffered from accessibility and security constraints. More

News Release - October 7, 2021

Dedication of New Yreka Courthouse: October 15

Building is one of 31 new courthouse projects completed since the judicial branch took over responsibility for courthouses in 2002
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Photos of new and renovated California courthouses
Opening of new Siskiyou County Courthouse
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Photo of the outside of the Siskiyou County Courthouse in Yreka

News Release - October 21, 2021

Construction to Start on New Modesto Courthouse

Downtown building will address overcrowding, security, and accessibility issues while improving efficiency by consolidating services at one location
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Photos of new and renovated California courthouses
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Rendering of new Modesto courthouse

Feature - February 9, 2022

California Courthouse Sustainability

The courts maintain a vast amount of real estate in California and are in a position to play a significant role in achieving climate controls and sustainability.
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Building California Courthouses
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Rendering of new El Centro Courthouse in Imperial County

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