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Statewide investment in self-help services has helped Alameda Superior Court open a second center.

Every year, nearly 1.2 million people come to self-help centers in California courthouses seeking guidance with civil cases such as divorces, evictions, and restraining orders. While every county court has its own self-help center, nearly a dozen also use JusticeCorps students to help serve users.

The Judicial Council on Friday awarded millions of dollars to fund pretrial projects in 16 trial courts throughout the state.

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