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Hundreds of children awaiting adoption got their day in court and their forever families during the month of November.

A Q&A with Steve Binder, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient from San Diego whose innovative court model started a nationwide movement.

About 10 superior courts in the state have access to a facility dog to help children share their testimonies in court.

More than 150 judges, court managers and IT professionals came together in Sacramento last week to find new ways to harness technologies to offer better service and access to the public.

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. 

Judge Chan credits his experience as a public defender, coupled with his cultural background, for his ability to be the judge he is today.

Approves new court rules and forms, will collect implementation data, and provide training and technical assistance for judges and court staff

First held in Los Angeles in 2002, these events help court in several counties stay connected to their community.

Final opinion follows public comment and provides guidance for judges on ethical considerations when inviting outside speakers and groups to give educational presentations to the court

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.

After being sidelined by the pandemic, court-supported outreach programs rebound.

For the first time, California's civic education community hosts a monthlong celebration of the U.S. Constitution.