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Feature - May 22, 2017

CASA Connects the Community and the Courts

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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"One Caring Adult" by Judge Len Edwards (Ret.)
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Judge Donna Hitchens was the Supervising Judge for San Francisco's Unified Family Court. She remains to be a strong advocate for the CASA program.

Feature - September 15, 2017

Court Helps Courageous Family Give Boy a New Start

The Judicial Council on Thursday voted to proclaim November “Court Adoption and Permanency Month," when many California courts will dedicate extra courtrooms and judges to settling large numbers of adoption cases.
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"We feel your joy," California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye told the family.

Feature - September 21, 2017

Court Gets Dog to Help Child Witnesses

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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Nemo, SFCASA's New Courthouse Dog, Sworn-in
Watch Nemo the Courthouse Comfort Dog Make His Debut
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On August 25, Nemo, the young black Labrador Retriever, was sworn in as a courthouse dog. He is pictued with his two CASA handlers, Judge Nancy Davis and SFCASA Executive Director, Renee Espinoza.

News Release - November 1, 2017

Judicial Council Proclaims November Court Adoption and Permanency Month

November is Court Adoption and Permanency Month. Learn about events being held statewide.
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Report to the Judicial Council: Court Adoption and Permanency Month
89 adoptions finalized at special event in Ontario
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News Release - November 5, 2018

Judicial Council Proclaims November Court Adoption and Permanency Month

For 19 years, the Judicial Council has recognized the ongoing efforts and achievements of juvenile courts and their justice partners to improve the outcomes for families and children in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
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National Adoption Day
Report to Council: Court Adoption & Permanency Month
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Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and Administrative Director Martin Hoshino sign the resolution proclaiming November "Court Adoption and Permanency Month."

News Release - December 3, 2019

California Courts Finalize More than 400 Adoptions Statewide

In counties across the state, kids leave the courthouse with new beginnings.
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Los Angeles County's Adoption Project
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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 - March 16, 2020

Supreme Court of California Amends Oral Argument Procedures in Response to COVID-19

The California Supreme Court announced it has amended oral argument procedures to protect the health and safety of the public.
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News Release - March 18, 2020

California Supreme Court Expands Electronic Filing in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

The Supreme Court of California on Wednesday expanded mandatory electronic filing of all documents, including briefs, for review by the court.
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News Release - March 20, 2020

Supreme Court Extends Deadlines in Response to COVID-19

The order applies only to California Supreme Court proceedings with deadlines from March 20 through April 20.
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News Release - April 27, 2020

California Supreme Court Orders Bar Exam Delayed, Administered Online

The California Supreme Court ordered the July California Bar Exam be postponed to Sept. 9-10, and directed the State Bar to make every effort to administer the test online with remote or electronic proctoring.
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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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