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News Release - January 4, 2022

Ethics Committee Issues Disqualification Advice to Judges in Mentor Program

Supreme Court ethics committee issues expedited guidance for judges in the California Judicial Mentor Program about disqualifying from cases involving mentees.

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News Release - December 15, 2021

Ethics Committee Adopts Opinion on Giving Attorney Feedback

The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions adopted a final opinion after considering public comments about whether judges may provide feedback on courtroom performance when requested by attorneys or their supervisors.

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News Release - November 12, 2021

Council to Consider Ways to Help Court Users at Risk of Homelessness

Will also hear about standards to prevent bias in court proceedings, a new remote proceedings guide, and efforts to educate youth about the court system

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News Release - October 28, 2021

Ethics Committee Issues Advice to Judges on Disqualifying from School District Mask and Vaccine Mandate Cases

California Supreme Court ethics committee issues expedited guidance for judges engaged in civics education activities about disqualifying from cases about school district mask and vaccine mandates.

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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. 

News Release - October 8, 2021

Ethics Committee Seeks Public Comment: Can Judges Provide Feedback to Attorneys on Courtroom Performance?

Deadline to comment is Nov. 17.

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Feature - October 8, 2021

Chief Justice Invites Civic Learning Award Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Civic Learning Awards, which recognize programs in public schools that engage youth in civics learning.

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News Release - September 21, 2021

Ethics Committee Adopts Opinion About Judges Using Court Case Management Systems

Final opinion follows public comment and provides advice to judges on using court databases to research cases

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News Release - July 14, 2021

Public Comment: Revised Draft Opinion on Judges Using Court Case Management Systems

Updated advice to judges on using court databases follows previous public comment period

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Feature - July 6, 2021

Profile: Turlock Government Teacher Named Champion of Civics

Isaac Farhadian's efforts to engage students in civics in-person and virtually at his former high school earned him a 2021 Champion of Civics award, co-sponsored by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

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Feature - June 11, 2021

Profile: Central California Youth Organizer Named Champion of Civics

Meet Youth Organizer Gabriela Manzo, one of five Champions of Civics honored this year by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

Ciclovía Salinas: Youth Empowerment in Salinas, California

La Cosecha Looks to Initiate Change

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This image shows Gabriela Manzo, a youth organizer in Salinas recognized as a Champion of Civics.

News Release - May 18, 2021

Ethics Committee Issues Advice About Judicial Membership in Law-Related Organizations

California Supreme Court ethics committee issues expedited guidance for judges serving on the California Access to Justice Commission or Child Welfare Council

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Ethics Committee Issues Disqualification Advice to Judges in Mentor Program

Ethics Committee Adopts Opinion on Giving Attorney Feedback

Council to Consider Ways to Help Court Users at Risk of Homelessness

Ethics Committee Issues Advice to Judges on Disqualifying from School District Mask and Vaccine Mandate Cases

Visits to Local Classrooms Bring Lessons on the Constitution

Ethics Committee Seeks Public Comment: Can Judges Provide Feedback to Attorneys on Courtroom Performance?

Chief Justice Invites Civic Learning Award Applications

Ethics Committee Adopts Opinion About Judges Using Court Case Management Systems

Public Comment: Revised Draft Opinion on Judges Using Court Case Management Systems

Profile: Turlock Government Teacher Named Champion of Civics

Profile: Central California Youth Organizer Named Champion of Civics

Ethics Committee Issues Advice About Judicial Membership in Law-Related Organizations

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