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Approves new court rules and forms, will collect implementation data, and provide training and technical assistance for judges and court staff

​“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson.

DUI Court will focus on reducing recidivism by rigorous monitoring, combined with addressing the underlying issues of substance abuse, mental illness and/or trauma.

At least 31 California counties home to 80 percent of the state's residents have kept COVID-19 emergency bail schedules to help curb the spread of the virus in jails and surrounding communities during the pandemic, according to data from superior courts.

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.

Delayed by COVID-19 for nearly three months in most parts of the state, jury trials are resuming in counties large and small.

Guide addresses more than 200 questions and topics related to facilities, personnel, jury management, case management and processing, and communications.

Veterans surrender to a personal mission thanks to a growing number of Veterans Courts.

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.

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

Thanks to the San Joaquin County's Collaborative Court program, close to 300 dedicated and determined treatment court participants have a lot to celebrate.

The Superior Court of Monterey established its DUI Treatment Court in October 2015 and has graduated 24 people from the program.