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News Release - April 25, 2025

Judicial Council Approves Updated Workload Model that Determines Court Staffing Needs

Also hears about improvements to jury service, approves a new court technology plan, and supports strategies for ensuring racial fairness in collaborative court programs

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

Feature - December 31, 2024

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2025

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

Court-Related Legislation

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Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public

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Feature - December 4, 2024

How a County Superior Court Partnered With a Tribal Court to Create First Joint-Jurisdiction Court in California

A Q&A on the founding and early days of the El Dorado County and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court

Tribal/State Joint Jurisdictional Courts: Policies, Procedures, and Tips to Pro…

Superior Court of El Dorado County: Collaborative Courts

Shingle Springs Rancheria: Tribal Court: Family Wellness Court

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seals from both tribal court and state court

News Release - November 8, 2024

Judicial Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

Will also consider revisions to adoption forms and plain-language oaths for jurors

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Feature - September 26, 2024

California Native American Day Highlights Support for State's Native Communities

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

Governor's Office of Tribal Affairs: Courts

California Native American Day

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Assemblymember James Ramos and performers at San Bernardino court ceremony

News Release - September 20, 2024

California Improving Courthouse Sustainability

New standards approved last year target a 12% increase in water conservation and a 15% increase in energy efficiency for its future new courthouse projects

Feature - July 25, 2024

Thousands of Court-Appointed Volunteers Advocate for Children in Court

California made a $60 million investment in this child advocate program, which aims to help the 70,000 children in the state’s foster care system. Photo: Jason Doiy

California CASA Association

CASA Program Fact Sheet

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Woman with a child making shadow figures - Photo by Jason Doiy

News Release - July 12, 2024

Judicial Council Allocates Funding to Trial Courts With $97 Million Required Cut

State budget also contains a commensurate reduction of 7.95% to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Judicial Council

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News Release - July 5, 2024

Judicial Council to Take Action on $97 Million Required Cut to Trial Courts

State budget also contains a commensurate reduction of up to 7.95% to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Judicial Council

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News Release - May 17, 2024

Chief Justice Creates Task Force on Use of Generative AI in the California Courts

Work must focus on preserving public trust and confidence in the judicial process, along with accountability, transparency, and privacy for the public

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News Release - May 10, 2024

Judicial Council to Get Update on Generative AI and Potential Impact on California Courts

Will also hear recommendations for the Chief Justice on next steps for the judicial branch

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Judicial Council Approves Updated Workload Model that Determines Court Staffing Needs

New California Laws Going Into Effect in 2025

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

How a County Superior Court Partnered With a Tribal Court to Create First Joint-Jurisdiction Court in California

Judicial Council to Consider Legislative Priorities for the Courts

California Native American Day Highlights Support for State's Native Communities

California Improving Courthouse Sustainability

Thousands of Court-Appointed Volunteers Advocate for Children in Court

Judicial Council Allocates Funding to Trial Courts With $97 Million Required Cut

Judicial Council to Take Action on $97 Million Required Cut to Trial Courts

Chief Justice Creates Task Force on Use of Generative AI in the California Courts

Judicial Council to Get Update on Generative AI and Potential Impact on California Courts

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