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Temples of Justice
Photographs of early courthouses in each California county reflect the history of the state from Spanish colonialism to pioneer society to statehood.
Appellate Appointments Confirmed
Chief Justice Ronald M. George has announced the confirmation for two appointments to the Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District (Los Angeles).
Judicial Council Appointees Announced
Six appointees have been named to serve on California's 28-member Judicial Council, the policymaking body of the state courts, for three-year terms effective September 15, 2009.
Domestic Violence Study
A recent study identifies personal characteristics as the strongest predictors of success in treating offenders convicted of a criminal domestic violence offense.