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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.
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News Release - May 18, 2021

Ethics Committee Issues Advice About Judicial Membership in Law-Related Organizations

California Supreme Court ethics committee issues expedited guidance for judges serving on the California Access to Justice Commission or Child Welfare Council

Feature - October 4, 2019

Restorative Justice Programs Offer Veterans a New Mission

Veterans surrender to a personal mission thanks to a growing number of Veterans Courts.
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Council Approves $23.5 Million in Grant Funding for Court Innovations
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San Luis Obispo County Judge John Trice, who retired in 2017, calls establishing a local Veterans Treatment Court one of his greatest achievements.

News Release - May 17, 2021

Judicial Council to Consider Policy Concepts on Use of Branch Data and Information

The Judicial Council meets this Friday, May 21. The livestream will be posted at 9:30 a.m.
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Feature - November 9, 2018

Court Removes Legal Barriers to Help the Homeless

Nearly 30 years ago, the nation's first homeless court held a special session at Stand Down to help homeless veterans restore their lives. Now, the program has expanded nationwide to assist the general homeless population.
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Dozens of homeless veterans register for Homeless Court, a special court session offered by the San Diego Superior Court. The goal of homeless court is to help homeless people resolve minor misdemeanors and infractions.

Feature - September 18, 2018

“We’re building strength instead of wagging a finger.”

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

Feature - May 4, 2018

San Joaquin Court Transforms Lives

Thanks to the San Joaquin County's Collaborative Court program, close to 300 dedicated and determined treatment court participants have a lot to celebrate.
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Recordnet.com: Comedian using his lifetime of challenges to inspire Collaborati…
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Graduates of San Joaquin's Collaborative Courts Program celebrate at the Bob Hope Theater in Stockton.

Feature - December 22, 2017

A Road to Recovery

The Superior Court of Monterey established its DUI Treatment Court in October 2015 and has graduated 24 people from the program.
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Press Release: DUI Treatment Court Awarded 3rd Year Grant
Sacramento Superior Court Receives Grant Funding to Implement a Pilot DUI Treat…
DUI Court in San Joaquin County Receives Continued Funding
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News Release - December 3, 2018

Supreme Court Committee Seeks Public Comment on Draft Judicial Ethics Advisory Opinion

The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions invites public comment on a draft opinion about a trial court judge’s duty to disclose campaign contributions and other types of campaign assistance.

News Release - November 1, 2018

Committee Issues Disqualification and Disclosure Advice to Pro Tempore Appellate Justices

The Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions issued oral advice to a trial court judge invited to sit on assignment in an appellate matter.
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News Release - July 14, 2021

Public Comment: Revised Draft Opinion on Judges Using Court Case Management Systems

Updated advice to judges on using court databases follows previous public comment period
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News Release - July 9, 2021

Council Approves Funding Allocation for Trial Courts

Also hears from pandemic workgroup that remote technology is crucial to providing access to courts
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