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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.

Superior Courts

News Release - March 5, 2021

Judicial Council to Hear Plan to Expand Digital Court

Will receive reports on addressing defendants with mental health issues, how state youth facility closures will affect local courts

Judicial Council

Meeting information

Judicial Council

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. 

Chief Justice

judge and teacher in classroom with group of students in classroom

Feature - January 7, 2022

Santa Clara Judge to Lead New Statewide Juvenile Justice Effort

Santa Clara County Judge Katherine Lucero will head a new Office of Community and Youth Restoration, part of California's overhaul of its juvenile justice system.

Superior Courts

Feature - June 6, 2022

San Bernardino Court Hosts Virtual Townhall on Juvenile Dependency Cases

More than 1,000 people have signed up for the court’s five virtual events, which help explain how the court works

Parents sitting with child in courtroom during Adoption Day event in Superior Court of Los Angeles County

Feature - May 15, 2023

Chief Justice Guerrero Commemorates Law Day with Visit to Monarch School

The Chief Justice answered questions from students at Monarch School, a school which serves unhoused students in San Diego.

California Supreme Court to Hold Oral Argument Outreach Session in San Diego

San Diego County Office of Education

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Feature - May 22, 2023

San Diego Court’s Town Hall Explains the Child Welfare Process to the Public

Answers questions about juvenile court, confidentiality, and acting in the best interests of children

two people sit in a courtroom before a judge on the bench and a court reporter on the side of the room

Feature - February 28, 2023

Santa Clara Court Hosts "Color of Justice" Event

Event provided information for students on the many pathways and opportunities available within the legal field.

Superior Courts

group of students with hosts in courtroom posed for photo

News Release - May 1, 2024

Awards Honor Advancements in Civic Learning in Public Schools

The award, co-sponsored by California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, recognize 21 elementary, middle, and high schools across California.

Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative

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Feature - July 25, 2024

Thousands of Court-Appointed Volunteers Advocate for Children in Court

California made a $60 million investment in this child advocate program, which aims to help the 70,000 children in the state’s foster care system. Photo: Jason Doiy

California CASA Association

CASA Program Fact Sheet

Judicial Council