Feature - April 23, 2025
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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Feature - March 11, 2025
32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship
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Feature - September 26, 2024
State judicial branch first recognized holiday in 2022 with legislation sponsored by Judicial Council
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Feature - December 12, 2023
Under new leadership, the judicial branch of California continued to prioritize access to justice for court users and the public.
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Feature - March 21, 2023
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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Feature - February 24, 2023
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.
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Feature - June 28, 2022
“This year’s budget represents an unprecedented investment in our judicial branch,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.
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Feature - December 20, 2021
In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to challenge the state’s ability to ensure access to justice for the citizens of California. But like the previous year, California’s Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and the Judicial Council supported the courts as they remained flexible and innovative to ensure the justice system was open and vital services remained accessible to the public.
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Feature - July 12, 2021
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that includes $1.2 billion in new funding for the judicial branch, including restoring $200 million in previous cuts and making major investments in judicial branch programs improving access to justice.
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Feature - August 6, 2020
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.
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Feature - June 30, 2020
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.
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