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Of Current Interest
Nov 15, 2024
Judicial Council Simplifies Adoption Forms and Juror Oaths
At its Nov 15 business meeting, the council simplified adoption forms and oaths for jurors, approved legislative priorities, and honored distinguished service award recipients. See other meeting actions.Nov 15, 2024
Council Honors Distinguished Service Award Recipients
See photos and videos from the ceremony honoring this year's award recipients: Justice William W. Bedsworth, Judge Terry B. Friedman (Ret.), and Court Executive Officer Melissa Fowler-Bradley.
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Chief Justice presented the Civic Learning Award of Excellence to John F. Kennedy High School in the Anaheim Union High School District.