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In the News
Promoting Impartiality in the Courts
The Judicial Council's Commission for Impartial Courts has presented its final report. Watch the California Courts News video highlights (5:32) from the council's Dec. 15 meeting. News Release.
Public Access Rules
At its Dec. 15 meeting, the Judicial Council approved new court rules that set forth comprehensive public access provisions applicable to judicial administrative records. See Video.
Improving Justice In Family Courts California Courts News (CCN) features the Judicial Council's Elkins Family Law Task Force and how it is helping to shape the way courts handle family law cases. (video - 3:58 min)
Council to Review Closures
The Judicial Council will meet on Jan. 21 to review
the impact of statewide court closures and to evaluate continuation of closures for the remainder of the fiscal year.
