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News Release - November 12, 2021

Council to Consider Ways to Help Court Users at Risk of Homelessness

Will also hear about standards to prevent bias in court proceedings, a new remote proceedings guide, and efforts to educate youth about the court system

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Feature - October 21, 2021

Visits to Local Classrooms Bring Lessons on the Constitution

To commemorate Constitution Day, California judges visited classrooms and libraries statewide to deliver lessons on the three branches of government and the role of the courts. The effort supports a year-round drive to foster a better understanding of the judicial branch among students and teachers. 

Feature - October 8, 2021

Chief Justice Invites Civic Learning Award Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Civic Learning Awards, which recognize programs in public schools that engage youth in civics learning.

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News Release - October 28, 2020

Fifth District Court of Appeal Engages in Online Community Outreach

Fresno City College business law students will have the opportunity to virtually attend a public live-stream video of oral argument and participate in a question-and-answer session with several of the justices via an online meeting platform.

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News Release - September 22, 2020

California Chief Justice Commemorates Constitution Day

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye, state and federal judges, teachers and students celebrate the 223rd Anniversary of the Signing of the U.S. Constitution.

Feature - August 6, 2020

Courts use Remote Technology for Community Outreach

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.

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.

News Release - March 5, 2020

Civic Learning Awards Honor 75 California Schools

Seventy-five public schools were honored with Civic Learning Awards, which are co-sponsored by the Chief Justice and State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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Feature - February 25, 2020

San Diego Superior Court Restores North County Probate Services

Starting Monday, March 2, North County residents will no longer be required to drive to downtown San Diego to file their probate matters.

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News Release - December 12, 2019

Supreme Court Reappoints Members to Ethics Committee

The California Supreme Court today announced the reappointment of three current members of the Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions.

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News Release - December 3, 2019

California Courts Finalize More than 400 Adoptions Statewide

In counties across the state, kids leave the courthouse with brand new beginnings.

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Los Angeles County Adoption Day welcomed special guest Judge Michael Nash (Ret.) who is credited with getting the national event started in 1998.

News Release - November 25, 2019

Chief Justice Appoints New Members to Power of Democracy Steering Committee

Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye appointed five new members to the Power of Democracy Steering Committee, the governing body of her Civic Learning Initiative that aims to improve civic learning and engagement in California.

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Council to Consider Ways to Help Court Users at Risk of Homelessness

Visits to Local Classrooms Bring Lessons on the Constitution

Chief Justice Invites Civic Learning Award Applications

Fifth District Court of Appeal Engages in Online Community Outreach

California Chief Justice Commemorates Constitution Day

Courts use Remote Technology for Community Outreach

What to Know About the Judicial Branch Budget

Civic Learning Awards Honor 75 California Schools

San Diego Superior Court Restores North County Probate Services

Supreme Court Reappoints Members to Ethics Committee

California Courts Finalize More than 400 Adoptions Statewide

Chief Justice Appoints New Members to Power of Democracy Steering Committee

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