Superior Court of Los Angeles: Court Updates

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero Appoints Superior Court of Los Angeles County Judge Michelle Williams Court to the Judicial Council of California

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero has appointed Superior Court of Los Angeles County Judge Michelle Williams Court as one of three new voting members of the Judicial Council of California, Presiding Judge Samantha P. Jessner announced today.

“I thank Chief Justice Guerrero for her wisdom in appointing the talented and intelligent Judge Michelle Williams Court as a voting member of the Judicial Council,” said Presiding Judge Jessner. “I have no doubt that Judge Court’s perspective and expertise will be invaluable to the Council, particularly as the judicial branch continues to explore ways to leverage technology and innovation to improve and expand upon fair and equitable access to justice for all Californians.”

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Nation’s Largest Trial Court Unveils Safe and Fair Pre-Arraignment Release Protocols for Non-Violent, Non-Serious Felonies, and Misdemeanors

Today the Superior Court of Los Angeles County approved a new set of bail schedules that include safe and fair Pre-Arraignment Release Protocols which determine release status based on an arrestee’s risk to public or victim safety and their likelihood of returning to court while reducing reliance on money bail as a condition of release for many of those arrested in Los Angeles County for non-violent, non-serious felonies and misdemeanors, Presiding Judge Samantha P. Jessner announced.

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