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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

Specialty courts offer treatment, social services, and educational support to defendants dealing with drug addiction, mental illness, and other challenges

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

Hundreds of new state laws will take effect in the new year. Here are a few worth noting.

State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council

County Collaborative Court teams join 7,000 justice, treatment, and social service professionals for largest conference on addiction, mental health, and justice reform.

Since 2009, California's Veterans Treatment Courts have given justice-involved veterans alternatives. Today, state courts and justice system partners support 46 programs in 36 counties.

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

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.

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. 

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.