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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 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.

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. 

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

First held in Los Angeles in 2002, these events help court in several counties stay connected to their community.

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