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Feature - March 25, 2019

Statewide Investment in Self-Help Centers Leads to Expansion in Bay Area

Statewide investment in self-help services has helped Alameda Superior Court open a second center.
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News Release: Alameda Superior Court Announces Expansion in Public Access to Co…
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A walk-in clinic at the Alameda Superior Court self-help center in Hayward sees about 150 litigants a day.

Feature - May 10, 2016

Youth Courts Helping Keep Kids in School

Youth court leaders, judges, youth court staff, volunteers, education and youth-focused organizations, and community service leaders will gather in Santa Cruz this June to exchange information on best practices for youth courts. 
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Video: Cheif Justice Cantil-Sakuaye Speaks at Marin YMCA on Youth Courts
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L.A. Superior Court Judge David Wesley is the president of the state's association of youth courts (CAYC). Judicial Council staff organize an annual summit for youth courts throughout the state.

Feature - May 4, 2018

San Joaquin Court Transforms Lives

Thanks to the San Joaquin County's Collaborative Court program, close to 300 dedicated and determined treatment court participants have a lot to celebrate.
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Recordnet.com: Comedian using his lifetime of challenges to inspire Collaborati…
New York Times: Life After '17 to Life'
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Graduates of San Joaquin's Collaborative Courts Program celebrate at the Bob Hope Theater in Stockton.

Feature - January 31, 2018

Helping Court Users Help Themselves

Every year, nearly 1.2 million people come to self-help centers in California courthouses seeking guidance with civil cases such as divorces, evictions, and restraining orders. While every county court has its own self-help center, nearly a dozen also use JusticeCorps students to help serve users.
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News Release - October 20, 2020

Fresno Superior Court Announces Collaborative Court Expansion

DUI Court will focus on reducing recidivism by rigorous monitoring, combined with addressing the underlying issues of substance abuse, mental illness and/or trauma.
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Video: Fresno's Human Trafficking Court Project
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Adding DUI Court to the list allows us to reach more people and potentially save lives.

News Release - August 9, 2019

Judicial Council Funds 16 Pretrial Pilot Programs

The Judicial Council on Friday awarded millions of dollars to fund pretrial projects in 16 trial courts throughout the state.
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Judicial Council Report
Archived Meeting Webcast
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Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

Feature - June 30, 2020

What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

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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Feature - December 22, 2017

A Road to Recovery

The Superior Court of Monterey established its DUI Treatment Court in October 2015 and has graduated 24 people from the program.
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Press Release: DUI Treatment Court Awarded 3rd Year Grant
Sacramento Superior Court Receives Grant Funding to Implement a Pilot DUI Treat…
DUI Court in San Joaquin County Receives Continued Funding
Superior Court of Monterey County
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Feature - November 9, 2018

Court Removes Legal Barriers to Help the Homeless

Nearly 30 years ago, the nation's first homeless court held a special session at Stand Down to help homeless veterans restore their lives. Now, the program has expanded nationwide to assist the general homeless population.
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Dozens of homeless veterans register for Homeless Court, a special court session offered by the San Diego Superior Court. The goal of homeless court is to help homeless people resolve minor misdemeanors and infractions.

Feature - October 4, 2019

Restorative Justice Programs Offer Veterans a New Mission

Veterans surrender to a personal mission thanks to a growing number of Veterans Courts.
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Council Approves $23.5 Million in Grant Funding for Court Innovations
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San Luis Obispo County Judge John Trice, who retired in 2017, calls establishing a local Veterans Treatment Court one of his greatest achievements.

Feature - September 18, 2018

“We’re building strength instead of wagging a finger.”

A Q&A with Steve Binder, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient from San Diego whose innovative court model started a nationwide movement.
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NBC News: Hear ye, hear ye, Homeless Court is in session
Veterans Village of San Diego Homeless Court
Stand Down 2018 serves veterans
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2018 Distinguished Service Award

Feature - June 9, 2017

In Teen Courts, A Second Chance

California’s 75 teen courts let youth face a jury of their peers—and steer cases away from the juvenile justice system.
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Fact Sheet: Youth Courts
Peer/Youth Courts
California Association of Youth Courts
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