This program is free for California public schools K-12.

Yes, our judges visit charter schools, continuation schools, afterschool programs (on a public school campus), credit recovery schools, and juvenile court schools. However, it is up to each court to determine the number of visits they're able to do each year. We recommend submitted your request as soon as you know a date and time!

You may contact the court directly for special circumstances or events that are outside a public school. Many courts do accept these requests, depending on their resources.

When you submit a request, the court in your county is notified. Court processes for coordinating their outreach efforts vary. Don't hesitate to send us an email at judicialoutreach@jud.ca.gov if your request hasn't been responded to, we have resources in other courts, and options for remote visits.

If you are unable to host, let the court know.

Once a match is identified, you will receive an email or text message (depending on your preference). Please respond at your earliest convenience. It is important you confirm the date and time quickly, otherwise the resource may be assigned to another request. Some courts give one week for teachers to respond before moving on to another match.

If requesting parties do not respond within a week, the request may be archived as inactive.

Email POD staff at judicialoutreach@jud.ca.gov or call us at 415-865-4546. Thank you!

Of course! Our judges support a variety of scenarios, but it depends on the court. Remember, most visits are limited to one-hour. If you have an event or program extending beyond an hour, the court may be able to accommodate your request. Go ahead and submit details in the request form.

Lessons are available on the Lessons Library page. All requesting parties should talk to their assigned judge once the match is confirmed. This gives the teacher and the judge time to prepare the lesson based on the needs of the classroom.

Yes! But you will need to submit a form for each visit request. Ideally, you may submit requests for the full school-year.