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Posted Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Of Current Interest
Oct 26, 2021
Construction to Start on Stanislaus Courthouse
The state Department of Finance gave the council the green light to start building the New Modesto Courthouse in Stanislaus County. The council expects to start construction in mid-November and complete the building by fall 2024.Oct 26, 2021
Updated Court Forms
Previously adopted at its Oct. 1 meeting and effective Nov. 1, the council approved new and revised forms related to small claims actions, as well as recovery of COVID-19 rental debt. The latest forms are posted to the Judicial Council Forms section of the California Courts website.
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Invitation to Apply for Civic Learning Award
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye invites applications for a 2022 Civic Learning Award. Deadline: Feb. 4, 2022. MORE