Title
Title
Rules and Forms | Judicial Branch Administration: Reporting Civil Arrests in Court Facilities (Action Required)
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Summary
Summary
The Trial Court Presiding Judges Advisory Committee and the Court Executives Advisory Committee recommend adopting a rule of court requiring reporting of civil arrests in superior court facilities, as defined. The recommended rule will help ensure consistent and coordinated statewide collection and reporting of data. The collected data is intended to help the judicial branch better understand the statewide impact that civil arrests in court facilities have on courts and access to justice, while also promoting public trust and confidence through transparency.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Trial Court Presiding Judges Advisory Committee and the Court Executives Advisory Committee recommend that the Judicial Council adopt California Rules of Court, rule 10.440, effective May 1, 2026, to govern the reporting of civil arrests in superior court facilities.
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Speakers
Speakers
Hon. Patricia L. Kelly, Chair, Trial Court Presiding Judges Advisory Committee
Hon. Scott R. L. Young, Cochair, Trial Court Presiding Judges Advisory Committee and Court Executives Advisory Committee Joint Rules Subcommittee
Mr. Sharif Elmallah, Cochair, Trial Court Presiding Judges Advisory Committee and Court Executives Advisory Committee Joint Rules Subcommittee
Ms. Jessica Devencenzi, Policy & Research
Ms. Saskia Kim, Policy & Research