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Feature - May 12, 2025

Right to Be Judged by Your Peers Made Possible by Jurors

Juror Appreciation Week this year is May 12–16, one way California courts recognize citizens for making the justice system work. Learn about initiatives to improve the jury system in California.
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News Release - May 5, 2025

Chief Justice, Judicial Council Honor Public Servants of California's Judicial Branch

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the Judicial Council of California honor the 20,000 public servants of California's judicial branch during Public Service Recognition Week.
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Feature - April 23, 2025

San Bernardino County Brings Legal Services to Court Users in Remote Areas

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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Remote Access – San Bernardino Superior Court
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Feature - April 9, 2025

Remote Proceedings Have Enhanced California’s Courtrooms and Improved Court Participation

Survey results show more than 90% of participants in remote proceedings have a positive experience
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A remote proceeding that took place in the Mendocino Superior Court. A female judge sitting on the left side of the courtroom, and a screen showing remote participants is on the right side of the room.

Feature - March 11, 2025

California High School Students Compete to Become 2025 State Mock Trial Championship Team

32 counties to participate in finals March 14-16 in Los Angeles for shot at national championship
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Feature - March 10, 2025

California Courts Helping Nursing Moms by Adding Lactation Spaces

State courthouses added 32 new lactation spaces for the public, with plans to complete an additional 71 in the next 18 months
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Feature - January 7, 2025

Judges in the Classroom Outreach Program Celebrates Most In-Demand School Year Yet

Nearly 400 visits to K-12 classrooms have been requested for the 2024-2025 school year, which is the most since the program started in 2020
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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 12, 2024

2025 California Courts Calendar

Keep track of court holidays, council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument dates by downloading the 2025 calendar
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Feature - October 8, 2024

Constitution Month 2024

Third annual commemoration inspires courts to connect with 102 classrooms in 24 counties, including new regions of the state.
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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
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Feature - September 6, 2024

California Courts Kick Off Constitution Month 2024

A commemoration sponsored by the Chief Justice's Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative
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