Chief Justice Ronald George and the Judicial Council, the body which oversees the business of the courts in our state, have declared a new mission:

Each court in California shall formulate a long-range strategic plan to take their community into the 21st century. The plans will define how courts lead the way into the future by identifying the needs of the communities in which they administer justice. The plans must map out how each court will effectively identify needs, trends, and goals in order to make improvements and implement projects which further the mission and vision of each court.

To lead the way, the Judicial Council developed the following six goals:

Goal I: Access, Fairness, and Diversity. All Californians will have equal access to the courts, and equal ability to participate in court proceedings, and will be treated in a fair and just manner. Members of the judicial branch community will reflect the rich diversity of the state's residents.

Goal II: Independence and Accountability. The judiciary will be an institutionally independent, separate branch of government that responsibly seeks, uses, and accounts for public resources necessary for its support. The independence of judicial decision making will be protected.

Goal III: Modernization of Management and Administration. Justice will be administered in a timely, efficient, and effective manner that utilizes contemporary management practices; innovative ideas; highly competent judges, other judicial officers, and staff; and adequate facilities.

Goal IV: Quality of Justice and Service to the Public. Judicial branch services will be responsive to the needs of the public and will enhance the public's understanding, and use of and its confidence in the judiciary.

Goal V: Education. The effectiveness of judges, court personnel, and other judicial branch staff will be enhanced through high-quality continuing education and professional development.

Goal VI: Technology. Technology will enhance the quality of justice by improving the ability of the judicial branch to colelct, process, analyze, and share information and by increasing the public's access to information about the judicial branch.

To learn more about the State of California Judicial Council, please visit their website at: www.courtinfo.ca.gov

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