"A new era of
collaboration
between county
courts, the Judicial
Council, and
California's
communities will
lead to a renewal of
public trust and
confidence in the
administration of
justice and the
primacy of the rule
of law in California."

— Chief Justice
    Ronald M. George


E-Mail:  planning@jud.ca.gov

Introduction and Mission Statement

The purpose of the Court and Community Collaboration project, sponsored by the Judicial Council of California, is to improve the courts' ability to maximize resources, meet increasing demands and improve public confidence. The project's two-part approach emphasizes the establishment of Community-Focused Court Planning in California's trial courts and the design and implementation of Court Community Outreach programs at the local level.

Current News

  • Judicial Council Adopts Revised Operational Plan for FY 2003--2004 Through 2005--2006; 
  • Trial Court Annual Progress Reports of Planning (APR) Due Mid April 2004;
  • Trial Courts Encouraged to Use Operational Plan Template in Effecting Operational Plan Updates. 

See Current News for additional information.

Community-Focused Court Planning

Ongoing, inclusive planning to envision the future of the courts and to develop structures and procedures to achieve that future.

Court Community Outreach and Education

Promoting greater understanding of the judiciary's role in government through public involvement in the future of our courts.      

  • Community-Focused Court Initiatives Grant Awards, FY 2002-2003, Announced.  See Current News for additional information.
Other Links
Links to other court community Web sites and resources.

To obtain an overview of this important project, we invite you to consider the National Center for State Courts' Discussion Paper: "Court and Community Collaboration: Ends and Means."