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News Release - April 15, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO—At its public meeting on April 15, the Judicial Council changed court rules and forms to implement reforms targeting those coming to family and juvenile courts.
One action dealt with the implementation of a new law that changes the...
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Feature - May 2, 2016
The Supreme Court of California will begin live webcasting of its early-May three-day oral argument calendar session in San Francisco, beginning May 3. The decision to webcast the court's oral argument calendar sessions was announced by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye in her 2016 State of the Judiciary Address to a joint session of the California Legislature in March.
Feature - May 10, 2016
May 9-13 is Juror Appreciation Week, but courts are making the jury system better all year with check-in kiosks, text reminders, and web-based services.
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News Release - October 28, 2016
SAN DIEGO--Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye announced today the formation of a working group to study and recommend ways to make the bail system fair while protecting the public and ensuring court appearances of defendants.
Feature - November 1, 2016
Video with captions: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye announces charge and members of the Pretrial Work Group.
Feature - May 22, 2017
Did you know that May is National Foster Care Month? Learn about how one court-driven program makes an impact on the lives of foster youth.
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Feature - June 9, 2017
California’s 75 teen courts let youth face a jury of their peers—and steer cases away from the juvenile justice system.
News Release - July 27, 2017
A pilot program that funds free legal services for low-income Californians facing critical civil cases drastically increased the likelihood of settlement, improved the longevity of court orders, and reduced court costs, a new study shows.
Feature - August 10, 2017
Inspired by the Chief Justice, 13 California counties launch efforts to boost civic education.
Feature - September 21, 2017
About 10 superior courts in the state have access to a facility dog to help children share their testimonies in court.
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Feature - November 9, 2017
First held in Los Angeles in 2002, these events help court in several counties stay connected to their community.
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Feature - April 12, 2018
In the wake of wildfires that devastated parts of California’s Wine Country last October, nearly 100 civil lawsuits were filed against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. alleging the utility had a role in sparking the blaze. The answer to this influx was civil case coordination.
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