Judicial Branch Announces New Ways to Access Courts To help the many Arizonans who lack legal representation in appeals from the Superior Court to the Appellate courts, the Arizona Judicial Branch announced the publication of the "Guide for Self-Represented ('Pro Se or Pro Per') Appellants and Appellees."  Also, the Arizona Court of Appeals has made viewing its decisions more convenient by posting more of them online.  More Agendas Available Online The Arizona Supreme Court agenda for upcoming cases and other various matters being considered by the Court is now available online. New "Law for Seniors" brochure and Web site Chief Justice Ruth V. McGregor announced the publication of a newspaper type brochure and Web site that specifically address legal concerns faced by Arizona seniors and those who care for them. More Supreme Court on the Road The Arizona Supreme Court visited Apache and Navajo counties, conducting oral arguments in Chinle, as a part of connecting with communities. More Chief Justice Ruth V. McGregor Announces Drug Court Funding Recipients With leadership and dedication from Rep. William Konopnicki, Chief Justice McGregor awarded $1.45 million to 15 juvenile and adult probation departments. More info The Arizona Judicial Branch 2006 Achievement Awards recognize individuals, teams, projects, and courts that have made substantial contributions to improving public trust and confidence in the Arizona court system, and have helped move the courts from ‘Good to Great.’ Nominate an exemplary person or project by May 19. Winners will be announced the week of June 1, 2006 More info Congratulations Court Management Program Class of 2006! Thirty-one judges, administrators and leaders from Arizona's courts across the state graduated from the National Center for State Courts Institute for Court Management, May 5, 2006 at the Arizona Supreme Court. More info Increasing Public Access to Court Rules The Arizona Supreme Court now accepts electronic filing of rule petitions and rule comments at the "Rules E-Forum." This allows the public to monitor all pending rules and petitions and comments. More info Maricopa County Superior Court Judge and CASA Program Honored Judge Ronald S. Reinstein received the 2006 Attorney General's Distinguished Service Award for Leadership. The Arizona Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program received the 2006 Attorney General's Distinguished Service Award for Advocacy Direct Service. Commission Created to Enhance Victims' Rights Chief Justice Ruth V. McGregor established the Commission on Victims in the Courts. The Commission will advise the Arizona Judicial Council on policy and procedures to ensure victims' Constitutional rights are supported. More info  Register for the Maricopa County Superior Court Victim/Case Notification system Arizona Supreme Court Creates Statewide Family Law Rules The Arizona Supreme Court formally adopted a set of statewide, uniform and comprehensive rules for family law cases. The comprehensive adopted rules include divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody, child support and protective orders.  More info