Governor Jerry Brown signed a state budget on Wednesday that will help restore court services slashed during the recession, fund courthouse projects, and improve access to justice for millions of Californians.

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Feature - May 30, 2018

Can We Text You?

As Californians do more business on mobile devices, the state’s courts are joining in on the trend, from texting court payments to receiving jury service updates.

Feature - May 4, 2018

San Joaquin Court Transforms Lives

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

Superior Court of San Joaquin County

Recordnet.com: Comedian using his lifetime of challenges to inspire Collaborati…

New York Times: Life After '17 to Life'

Collaborative Courts Fact Sheet

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Collaborative Courts

Drug Court

Feature - December 22, 2017

A Road to Recovery

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

Press Release: DUI Treatment Court Awarded 3rd Year Grant

Sacramento Superior Court Receives Grant Funding to Implement a Pilot DUI Treat…

DUI Court in San Joaquin County Receives Continued Funding

Superior Court of Monterey County

Feature - November 9, 2017

Court-Clergy Conferences Support Court Outreach Efforts

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

Courts & Kids & Clergy Conference in San Bernardino County

Los Angeles Superior Court Outreach

Court Outreach and Education Resources

News Release - September 14, 2017

Chief Justice Names Members of Advisory Committee on Audits and Financial Accountability

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Wednesday named nine members to the Judicial Council’s Advisory Committee on Audits and Financial Accountability for the Judicial Branch.

News Release - July 27, 2017

Study: Free legal services help settle high-stakes civil cases

A pilot program that funds free legal services for low-income Californians facing critical civil cases drastically increased the likelihood of settlement, improved the longevity of court orders, and reduced court costs, a new study shows.

Judicial Council Report to the Legislature: Sargent Shriver Civil Counsel Act

Shriver Custody Projects Fact Sheet - Aug 2018

Shriver Housing Projects Fact Sheet - Aug 2018

Shriver Guardianship Project Fact Sheet - Aug 2018

News Release - August 9, 2019

Judicial Council Funds 16 Pretrial Pilot Programs

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

Fact Sheet: Pretrial Pilot Program Highlights

Judicial Council Report

Archived Meeting Webcast

Criminal Justice Reform

Feature - August 10, 2017

Civics Movement Gains Ground

Inspired by the Chief Justice, 13 California counties launch efforts to boost civic education.

Feature - November 23, 2021

Adoption Proceedings Increase During Pandemic

Recent investments in technology and innovations in hybrid court design help connect more forever families.

California Child Welfare Indicators Project

Public Supports Remote Hearings

Child Welfare

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youth standing with arms around two women wearing adopt tshirts

News Release - January 6, 2022

Commission Confirms Appointments to Courts of Appeal

Reports on the nominees can be found here. The webcast of these confirmation hearings will be posted to the California Courts YouTube channel shortly.

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Commission Confirms Appointments to Courts of Appeal

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California Courts Complete 19th Annual Court Adoption and Permanency Month

What's in the Judicial Branch Budget?

Can We Text You?

San Joaquin Court Transforms Lives

A Road to Recovery

Court-Clergy Conferences Support Court Outreach Efforts

Chief Justice Names Members of Advisory Committee on Audits and Financial Accountability

Study: Free legal services help settle high-stakes civil cases

Judicial Council Funds 16 Pretrial Pilot Programs

Civics Movement Gains Ground

Adoption Proceedings Increase During Pandemic

Commission Confirms Appointments to Courts of Appeal

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