Category Archives: Press Releases

The Superior Courts of Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties jointly announce the establishment of a judicial mentor program, a regional collaboration in partnership with the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, to advance the shared goal of an inclusive judiciary that reflects California’s diversity. Governor Newsom launched the program in July, comprised of an appellate …

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Fairfield, California – The Superior Court of California, County of Solano provides notice of the availability of after-hours court relief. Those seeking urgent, after-hours, election-related court relief on Election Day are required to contact the Registrar of Voters or the Secretary of State. Contact information is available for county information at: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices/ and the Secretary …

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SOLANO SUPERIOR COURT – COVID-19 OPERATIONSFairfield, California – In response to the spike in COVID-19 cases and the recent stay-at-home order for the Bay Area Region, the Superior Court of Solano County further limits court operations in an effort to limit the risk of exposure and transmission of COVID-19. Presiding Judge Donna L. Stashyn, pursuant …

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PRESIDING JUDGE DONNA STASHYN ISSUES ORDER TO LIMITTHE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ALLOWED IN SOLANO COUNTYCOURTHOUSES AMID SPIKE IN COUNTY AND STATEWIDECOVID-19 INFECTIONS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, public access to courthouses is restricted to authorized persons only and measures to enforce social distancing in courthouse hallways and courtrooms will be strictly enforced as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surge …

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ICHIKAWA APPOINTED TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE Fairfield, CaliforniaThe Superior Court of California, County of Solano, is pleased to announce that Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Elizabeth Ichikawa to the California Professional Fiduciaries Advisory Committee. Ms. Ichikawa is the Supervising Investigator for the Court. Ms. Ichikawa said, “I am honored to be appointed to the advisory committee …

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State health officials release new guidance, County encourages businesses to develop reopening plans SOLANO COUNTY – The California Department of Public Health released new guidance today, giving Solano County Public Health officials authority to amend the County’s stay-at-home health order to allow some additional business sectors to reopen starting on Friday, June 12. According to …

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THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SOLANO COUNTY ANNOUNCES UPDATED ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATED: May 15, 2020Theorder of the Solano County Health Officer to shelter in place was modified May 7, 2020. The Governor’s Executive Order to shelter in place continues to apply to Solano County.Emergency Rules adopted by the Judicial Council on April …

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COURT ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF HON. MICHAEL MATTICE Fairfield, California – The Superior Court of California, County of Solano announces the retirement of the Hon. Michael Mattice after more than sixteen years on the bench, effective March 26, 2020. Judge Mattice was appointed to the Solano Superior Court by Governor Gray Davis in 2003. He has …

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T THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SOLANO COUNTY ANNOUNCES UPDATED ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 VIRUS AND ORDER OF SOLANO COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER UPDATED: MARCH 19, 2020 The Solano County Superior Court is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is in routine communication with Solano County officials including the Solano County Health Officer. On March 18, …

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SOLANO SUPERIOR COURT MODIFICATIONS Fairfield, California – The Superior Court of California, County of Solano is continuing all civil jury and nonpriority criminal jury trials until March 31, 2020. The Court will evaluate whether or not to further continue matters at the end of March, depending on the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Court …

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