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Courts Using AI and Cybersecurity Advances to Improve Access to Justice
9+ hour, 14+ min ago (444+ words) SAN FRANCISCO'A recent statewide technology summit convened hundreds of court professionals from around the state to talk about cybersecurity and how using artificial intelligence (AI) data can improve efficiency and benefit court users. The March 11 summit in San Francisco was…...
Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District to Hear Oral Argument at Sutter County Superior Courthouse
1+ week, 1+ day ago (390+ words) Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District to Hear Oral Argument at Sutter County Superior Courthouse'California Courts Newsroom (.gov) Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District to Hear Oral Argument at Sutter County Superior Courthouse Yuba City " Administrative Presiding Justice Laurie M. Earl…...
2026 Civic Learning Awards to Spotlight Excellence in Civic Education
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (197+ words) For the 14th consecutive year, state public schools are invited to apply for a California Civic Learning Award. Co-sponsored by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, the awards honor campus-wide integration of civic learning and…...
Judicial Ethics Committee Issues Expedited Opinion on Campaign Contributions and Endorsements Among Court Commissioners
3+ week, 1+ day ago (360+ words) Judicial Ethics Committee Issues Expedited Opinion on Campaign Contributions and Endorsements Among Court Commissioners'California Courts Newsroom (.gov) Judicial Ethics Committee Issues Expedited Opinion on Campaign Contributions and Endorsements Among Court Commissioners A California judicial ethics committee on Thursday issued an…...
Council Approves Funding for Technology Projects to Improve Services for the Public
1+ mon, 5+ hour ago (199+ words) SAN FRANCISCO'The Judicial Council at its Feb. 20 meeting approved funding for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County to continue hosting a shared solution that sends automated text message notifications'such as hearing reminders'to court users in nine participating courts. This…...
New California Laws Going into Effect in 2026 - California Courts Newsroom (.gov)
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (388+ words) More than 500 laws were passed in 2025 impacting the courts. Many of these laws will support the judicial branch to meet the needs of court users with diverse backgrounds and interests." Immigration " California law offers some of the strongest protections for…...